Reset hidden and system files: This command will make invisible files visible.Apply for all sub-directories: Use this option to apply the selected commands recursively.For that reason please check this option if needed. Take ownership: Sometimes it is necessary to take ownership of the files before resetting their permission.
You may uncheck it if you want to carry other operations. It is also possible to edit the commands, change or add new commands before you press the “GO” button. To use it, first click on “Choose folder” to select the folder you want to reset permissions then press “GO” to proceed. This utility needs administrator privilege in order to run.
However, not all readers are savvy with following system commands and for that reason, I made a small graphical utility to automate NTFS resetting files permissions and taking their ownership: The post entitled “ Resetting NTFS files security and permission in Windows” is very useful to show you how to reset the files permissions from the command line. New version 1.2.0 released with Unicode support and lots of bug fixes!ĭownload the reset permission tool from the download section below.
