Permissions

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    how to set permissions for folders

    I keep personal data in folders on a second hard drive I want to limit access to these folders so other users cannot access them, but me and my apps can. For instance, OneDrive needs to be able to access its folder. how to do it? win10 pro standard user account
  2. kol12

    Macrium Reflect admin permissions.

    Is Macrium Reflect meant to be able to run scheduled backups from a standard user account without admin prompts? My OS is Windows 10 [added by moderator]
  3. kol12

    User account permissions need resetting.

    I've converted my administrator account to a standard user account and created a new administrator account. As a standard user I am able to access the admins user folder which I should not be able to do. There must some issues with the permissions somewhere but I'm not sure how to go about...
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    With every windows install, file permissions are removed

    Hi, a few moths ago, I attached my internal hard drive to another computer to copy some files then reattached it to the original computer and then re installed windows on it. The files that I have copied were not opening, all the permissions were removed, I went to permissions tab and in...
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    How to control app permissions on Android Marshmallow

    People have always been concerned about what apps have access to, for good reason. We have all heard stories about malicious apps that can hack your device and steal your information. To combat this Google has required all apps to present their permission requests to the user before the app is...
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    Is there a better way to change folder permissions?

    Alright everyone, So I have an absurd task ahead of me; I need to remove and add groups for permissions to about 40,000 folders... I have gotten through about 4,000, and there just has to be a better/easier/faster way to do this. So what I have been doing is right clicking on the folder, going...
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    Nvidia Control Panel not saving settings (permissions set correctly)

    I've been googling this matter for a lot time now, and all the possible solutions involve changing the permissions of C:\ProgramData\Nvidia corporation.Having done all that, the problem still persists. Trying to change default GPU doesn't work as its reverted when Control Panel is restarted. Any...
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    How to restore default permissions for wscript.exe in Windows 7 (also, how to delete trojan that turns files into shorcuts)

    I got infected from a trojan that turns files into shorcuts. As far, I have only experienced this in files contained in USBs. The thing is that following a tutorial which said that this is caused by the file wscript.exe, I changed the permissions it originally had, just to later find another...
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    Permissions issue? Can't modify Word docs in folder, can on desktop

    Hi Guy's I'm using Windows 7. I've been tearing my hair out here. Been on Google for hours trying to work this out. If I have MS word docs in folders on my desktop I can't make any changes to them. They won't save. No warning sign comes up, they look like they have saved but another identical...
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    SocialClub without Admin Rights

    can i download social club for v without admin privilegs because i don't permissions in computer? Can i download in a ip without permission or somethinf? If yes please give links. My brother is an idiot and limited my computer.
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    OS to Bypass Administrator Set Permissions

    As the title states I would like to know of any OS that bypasses any sort of Administrator set permissions. I faintly remember hearing something about Linux Lite doing this but I can't seem to find any info on it apart from reviews. So if you could help me out with this it'd be great. Cheers...
  12. viveknayyar007

    Customizing Facebook Privacy Settings and Permissions

    Even though your Facebook profile can be viewed by any Facebook user, you can restrict its comments from being displayed to everyone. With some smart privacy configurations, you can specify who can view your posts, comment on your posts, post something on your Facebook timeline, view your photo...
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    How To Let Your Apps Access Keychain

    When you make changes to a program or app on your iMac or MacBook computer, you may be prompted to enter your password to confirm the changes. This is because certain apps require access to your Keychain in order to make changes. Password protection is a nice security option to have, of course...
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    How to Revoke an App's Permissions

    Many apps use permissions to access your personal information via social networks. In some cases, this is done in order to personalize your in-app experience. In others, permissions are in place so that you can easily share your app statistics and information on Facebook or Twitter. The issue is...
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    Want Win 7 to stop asking permissions.

    I just installed a new SSD. I removed my HDD and installed my OS on the SSD. Now everytime i click on anything it seems it ask me for permissions to run. It didnt do this on my old drive. I am the only account on the drive so not sure why its doing it. Also, im using the old HDD as a storage...
  16. viveknayyar007

    Set Public Content Permissions on LinkedIn

    LinkedIn allows you to display your updates either only to your connections (people who are added in your connections list), or to all the other LinkedIn users who may or may not be your connections. Additionally, if your profile is configured accordingly, you can also share your LinkedIn...
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    Potential Virus folder cannot delete, permissions

    I have located a folder in my %system root% directory that i cannot delete, it tells me i need permissions from SYSTEM to do this. when i try to change permissions it tells me i do not have permission to change permissions but not from SYSTEM. Please help
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    Anyone Can Raid my Android Mobile Device ??

    Many of my Android apps require access to my "Photos/Media/Files". Much of my Dropbox cloud file system sits on my cellphone. Does this mean that any app can access any and all of my Dropbox files? And, by extension, doesn't this mean that any employee of the app company can legally use a...
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    Can you change permissions in windows server 2003 over remote desktop

    Can you change permissions in windows server 2003 over remote desktop, or do you Have to be logged in locally.
  20. Ponyface

    privacy on android phones

    hi all, i am concerned about the lack of privacy on my galaxy S3. it is running Android 4.1.2, there is no way to block app permissions that i can find. the permissions required for facebook are a joke. (i am currently using tinfoil) i just dont like how you are given no other choice... the...