- Prerequisites and Basics
- Icacls command enables viewing and modifying file/folder permissions in Windows
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) contain user permissions in NTFS file system
- Command requires administrator privileges on Windows PC
- Command Usage
- Basic syntax shows existing permissions and returns ACL
- Permissions can be granted, denied, or removed using switches
- ACLs can be saved and restored using special command
- Advanced Features
- Integrity levels control access to objects beyond basic permissions
- Inheritance can be disabled to restrict permissions
- Multiple inheritance levels available: OI, CI, IO, (OI)(CI)
- Permissions can be applied to files and folders simultaneously
- Remote Permissions
- Icacls can manage permissions on remote files
- Full path required when changing permissions on remote computers
- Remote permissions require proper permissions on share path