File security issues after converting FAT32 partitions to the NTFS file system (810142)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
SYMPTOMSAfter you run the Convert.exe utility on an installation of
Windows XP Professional or on Windows XP Home Edition, the All
Users folder and all subfolders (that is, the folders with inheritable
permissions) show only the following permissions: Everyone: by default, all items (including Full
Control) are selected. The subfolders include:
- Desktop
- Favorites
- Shared Documents
- Start Menu
CAUSEConvert.exe is used to convert the file system from FAT32
to the NTFS file system. During the conversion process, Convert.exe uses the
Setup Security.inf file in the C:\Windows\Security\Templates folder to apply
security settings to the partition. The Setup Security.inf file is created
during Windows XP setup. If the OS was installed on a FAT32 partition, the file
security settings will differ from an installation on an NTFS partition. This
difference causes the problem.STATUS Microsoft
has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed
at the beginning of this article.
Note if you purchased your computer from an original equipment
manufacturer (OEM), Microsoft has investigated this problem and is working
directly with OEMs to provide a solution. WORKAROUNDTo correct the ACLs that are listed for the specified
directories in this article, and to correct any additional incorrect settings
that the user may have found, you can use the Cacls.exe utility. The Cacls.exe
utility (included in systemroot\System32 folder) is a tool designed for
modifying permissions (access control lists [ACLs]) of NTFS files and folders.
For additional
information about the correct use of the Cacls.exe utility, click the following
article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 318754
HOW TO: Use Xcacls.exe to Modify NTFS Permissions
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/19/2005 |
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