Windows 10: Change Permissions for Hundreds of Nested Files

I've recently recovered a backup. Hundreds if not thousands of files in a nested directory structure are denying access. Is there a way to grant access to the entire directory structure rather than one file at a time?

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how to change folder and file permissions in windows 10

this is for a file... how for a folder and ALL subfolders and files

thanks.

 

how to change folder and file permissions in windows 10

Hi David,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

• Are you trying to give permission to particular files and folders?

I suggest you to follow the below step and check if it helps.

• Once you choose the file that you want to give permission, right click on it.
• Click on properties and go to security tab, check whether any permission have been set.
  
• After you have viewed the permissions that are already set, you can now click on the Advanced Button that is right below the "Permissions for Authenticated Users"
  
• Once you have clicked Advanced, a box like this should appear, the "Permission Entries" box, which shows all the permissions that are set for the users. Now, after you have spotted the user whose permissions you wish to change, click "Change Permissions.
• Click on the user you would like to edit, and then click the option that says "Change Permissions" which is right below the box.
• Once that is clicked, you are going to get the same box pop up, but this time, you can actually edit the options. You do that by clicking the "Administrators" user again, and this time, you are going to click the "Edit" option.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Cortana and nest

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



At present, Cortana can
control your smart home devices such as

• Turn lights on or off
  
• Set the brightness of a light
  
• Control a group of lights
  
• Set the temperature
  
• Turn the thermostat up or down
  

I would suggest you to check with the Nest support team if the Nest Hello can be
configured to Cortana commands.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator