Microsoft KB Archive/131780

= Using the /E Option With CACLS.EXE =

Article ID: 131780

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51

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This article was previously published under Q131780



To change user permissions on a Windows NT file system (NTFS) directory or file, you must use the /E option in addition to /R (revoke), /G (grant), and /P (change) when using CACLS.EXE. If you already have permissions set for multiple users on a directory or file and do not use the /E option, all user permissions are removed except for the user and permission specified on the command line.

The following syntax should be used when modifying user permissions:

CACLS /E /R

CACLS /E /G :

CACLS /E /P :

where is R (Read), C (Change - write), or F (Full control).

Type the following at the command line for information on other options:

CACLS /?

NOTE: The /E option modifies the directory or file ACL instead of replacing the ACL with new users and permissions.

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Keywords: KB131780

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