Windows Vista

Advanced Folder Permissions

When you set permissions on a folder, you specify what users are allowed to do within that folder such as save and delete files or create a new folder. You are not limited to choosing one of the standard permissions settings (Full Control, Modify, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read, or Write). Instead of choosing one of these settings, you may set your own unique permissions based on what you would like users to be able to do.

For examples of customized permission types, refer to Examples of Customized Permission Types (Dropbox | Course Materials | Group Work).

Remember, folder permissions can be changed only by the owner of the folder (i.e., the creator) or by someone who has been granted permission by the owner. If you are not the owner of the folder or have not been granted permission by the owner, the checkboxes will be grayed out. Therefore, you will not be able to make any changes until the owner grants you permission.

On the Taskbar, right click START» select Explore
Windows Explorer opens.
From the Folders list on the left side of the screen, select the appropriate drive (e.g., the W: drive)
From the Files list, select the folder or subfolder you wish to grant access to
Right click the folder » select Properties
The Properties dialog box appears.
Select the Security tab
HINT: From this tab, you can view the permissions each user or group has to the folder.
Click EDIT...
The Permissions for [Folder] dialog box appears.
NOTE: Basic permissions can be set for users or groups that already have access here. For more information on basic permission levels, refer to Establishing Folder & File Permissions.
Click ADD...
The Select Users, Computers, or Groups dialog box appears.
In the Enter the object names to select text box, type the name of the appropriate individual, group, or class that will have permission (e.g., 0121.engl.490.001 or username@uwec.edu)
Click OK
You are returned to the Permissions for [Folder] dialog box.
Click OK
You are returned to the Properties dialog box.
Click ADVANCED
The Advanced Security Settings dialog box appears.
Click EDIT...
A new Advanced Security Settings dialog box appears.
OPTIONAL: To set permissions different from the parent folder (the containing folder),
1. deselect Include inheritable permissions from this object's parent
2. In the Security dialog box that appears, click REMOVE
  The "parent" permissions are removed.
Select the appropriate user
Click EDIT...
The Permission Entry dialog box appears.
In the Permissions section, select the tasks appropriate to the permissions you are granting
NOTES:
If you are not the owner of the folder or have not been granted permission by the owner, all checkboxes will be gray. Therefore, you will not be able to make any changes until the owner grants you permission to do so.
An option is selected if a checkmark appears in the Allow column.
From the Apply to pull-down list, select what level you wish to apply these permissions to
Click OK
In the Advanced Security Settings dialog box, click OK
In the Properties dialog box, click OK
The new folder permissions are added for your specified user(s).