Microsoft KB Archive/842206

= &quot;Error Applying Security&quot; error message when you try to create a new folder in a disk volume on a Windows 2000-based computer =

Article ID: 842206

Article Last Modified on 10/30/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to create a new folder in a disk volume on a Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer, you receive the following error message:

Error Applying Security

An error occurred attempting to read the directory:

C:\

The system cannot find the file specified.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if the Reset permissions on all child objects and enable propagation of inheritable permissions check box is selected for the new folder. When this option is selected, the new folder inherits the access control setting from the disk volume. These inherited settings overwrite any settings at the folder level.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, do not select the Reset permissions on all child objects and enable propagation of inheritable permissions check box in the Access Control Settings for New Folder dialog box when you create a new folder in a disk volume.

Keywords: kbwinservsetup kbstoragemgmt kbtshoot kbprb KB842206

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