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NTFS security question

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by TomVue, 2005/07/07.

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  1. 2005/07/07
    TomVue

    TomVue Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have a question about NTFS.

    I set the whole hard disk's read/write right to one account only (this account belongs administors, but has different name). Then I physically remove the hard disk and install it to another windows 2000 or XP system as second hard drive. The new system has different user accounts. Can I still access this hard drive?

    I didn't test it. I'm just curious about this kind of situation.
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    You can easily access most information on the drive. Getting to the infomation in the C:\Documents and Settings folders can be a little tricky.
     
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    NetDoc

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    In a word, Yes. Even though you set specific permissions/restrictions those will not be enforced inthe other computer. An exception might be in a domain environment, where ALL accounts are domain accounts and no local accounts are being used.

    Permissions and access are based on Security Identifiers (SIDs) and they are different on the other system.

    Also, if encryption is enabled the files will be available, but that will be determined by EFS not NTFS permissions.

    One final thought. The last time I tested this was with NT 4.0. However, I do not see that it will be any different in 2K or XP.

    DRD
     
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    Arie

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    That I'm sure is true... IF you mean the files are there. There is NO way you are going to access them without restoring the certificate & private key used to encrypt the files in the 1st place.

    Read more here: Best practices for the Encrypting File System
     
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