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Reset File Permissions

Note: This repair is no longer updated or supported but is updated as part of Tweaking.com.

Because of possible registry changes in modern operating systems, using these legacy apps is at your own risk.

2.8.8 – For all versions of Windows

Reset File Permissions are the same as Reset Registry Permissions. It will add admins and a system with full access. Will not remove current permissions or owner.

What will this fix?
Fixes any problem where not having the right permissions to a file will cause things to break, such as Windows updates and programs.

Shane Croft

Shane Croft

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07/07/2023 07:48

Shane is the former creator of most Tweaking.com tools.He’s been addicted to Windows computers since 1995, but still craves to learn Linux and Apple as well. Highly experienced in Visual Basic 6 since 2000, Shane Croft moved to .NET and developed several other tools such as CleanMem, PortForwarding, Simple Ping and more. Find more about him at www.pcwintech.com/about

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