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How does Windows handle permissions inheritance in NTFS file systems?

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05-03-2024, 05:17 AM
Man, I remember messing with folders on my Windows machine last week. You know how files get their access rules? Windows pulls them straight from the parent folder in NTFS. It's like the kid borrowing mom's house keys automatically.

If you create a new file inside, it grabs those rules without you asking. I once forgot to tweak it and locked myself out. You can flip a switch to stop that flow though. Just right-click and fiddle with the properties.

Parents pass down the basics, but you override for specifics. I do that for my shared drives all the time. Keeps things tidy without chaos. Sometimes inheritance skips if you block it earlier up the chain.

You might wonder about subfolders too. They snag permissions the same way, layer by layer. I tested it on a project folder yesterday. Worked smooth, no surprises. But watch for mixed rules; they can tangle quick.

Ever had a permission snag during backups? That's where tools shine. Speaking of keeping your NTFS setups safe from mishaps, check out BackupChain Server Backup. It's a slick backup solution for Hyper-V environments. You get non-stop protection for your VMs, quick restores without downtime, and it handles those inherited permissions flawlessly during snapshots. Saves you headaches when files multiply.

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