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JSI Tip 8724. How can I use Group Policy to set File System and/or Registry permissions?

How do I use Group Policy to set File System permissions?

1. Open the policy you wish to use in the Group Policy Editor.

2. Navigate to Computer Configuration / Windows Settings / Security Settings / File System.

3. Right-click File System and press Add File.

4. Browse to the file or folder whose permissions you wish to configure, select it, and press OK.

5. In the Database Security for <File or Folder> dialog, set the permissions and press OK.

6. In the Add Object dialog, make your selection and press OK.

How do I use Group Policy to set Registry permissions?

1. Open the policy you wish to use in the Group Policy Editor.

2. Navigate to Computer Configuration / Windows Settings / Security Settings / Registry.

3. Right-click Registry and press Add Key.

4. Browse to the registry key whose permissions you wish to configure, select it, and press OK.

5. In the Database Security for <KeyName> dialog, set the permissions and press Apply and OK.

6. In the Add Object dialog, make your selection and press OK.



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