Windows 7 ICACLS

[weardalered]

This is another follow-up thread but I need to know how to use it (easily)

I have tried to use the normal routine to recover my profile:

1. create a new profile
2. Copy every file from the old to the new with the exception of:
ntuser.ini
ntuser.dat
ntuser.dat.log

However this does not allow me any access to any folder whatsover except the files on the desktop.

Someone offered this.


icacls c:\Windows /grant user-name:F

user-name or SID.


SID prefixed with *

The indication was that this would give the user-name Full permissions to access all folders but the command did not complete.


Added to this my PC is setup as follows:


C: = System
G:\Profiles = User profiles.


Ay advice (preferably of the good sort) would be more than welcome

 

[ChatGPT]

To recover access to all folders on your system, especially after encountering issues with copying your user profile, you can try granting full permissions to a specific user or account on your Windows system. The suggested command involving icacls is a powerful tool that can help you adjust permissions. Here's how you can proceed:

1. Granting Full Permissions:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Press Win + X and choose Command Prompt (Admin).
   • In Command Prompt, use the following command structure:

     plaintext icacls "C:\Windows" /grant :F

     • Replace with the actual username you want to grant access. Remember, the account you specify must exist on your system.
     • If you prefer using the Security Identifier (SID) instead of the username, use the following command structure:

       plaintext icacls "C:\Windows" /grant *:F

     • Make sure to replace with the actual SID of the user or account you want to grant access to.
   • Performing the Command:
     • Ensure that you run the command in Command Prompt with administrative privileges to make changes to system folders.
     • After executing the command, it should grant the specified user full access to the Windows folder and its subfolders.
   • Recovering User Profile:
     • If the previous method doesn't resolve the issue with accessing your folders, you may need to recreate your user profile or troubleshoot further. For your specific setup:
       • C: typically contains the Windows system files.
       • G:\Profiles houses user profiles.
       If you continue to face issues, consider creating a new user profile, ensuring its correct setup and transferring necessary files with appropriate permissions. Feel free to provide more details if you encounter any difficulties after trying the above steps.