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how do I copy folders and retain permissions?

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by mcb, 2004/01/07.

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  1. 2004/01/07
    mcb

    mcb Inactive Thread Starter

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    We are using NTFS.
    I have a default set of folders and subfolders all with various permissions. When I start a new job I copy this complete set of folders to use as a framework BUT I lose all of the permissions! Is there a way around this? This cannot possibly be the way 'copy' is supposed to work. Or am I missing something?
    Thanks!
     
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    Bursley

    Bursley Well-Known Member Alumni

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    When you copy files, NTFS obtains the permissions of the folder it was copied into.
    When you move files, NTFS maintains the permssions it had, unless it was moved between physical drives / partitions. Then it is a copied, and obtains the permissions of the folder moved into.
    If you script a copy procedure, you can use cacls to reset the permission to what you require.
     
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