subinacl

SubInACL is a command-line tool from Microsoft used to view, modify, and repair file, registry, and service permissions. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss SubInACL primarily as a troubleshooting utility for permission-related errors, such as access denied messages, Windows Update error 80070005, and administrator privilege issues. Common scenarios include resetting permissions after malware infections, fixing msconfig.exe access problems, and scripting registry permission changes for system imaging. Users often encounter difficulties when SubInACL itself cannot be installed due to restricted access to System32, leading to alternative approaches like Takeown or manual ownership changes. The tool is referenced in the context of Windows 7 and Vista, particularly for repairing broken permission configurations.