Changes to root folder permissions/protections?

Question

We've been developing software using network drives mounted as M:, Q: and R: for over 30 years. There are various .CMD files as well as a master project (now solution) file in the root. We are finally trying to get our development environment working under Windows 11 Pro and we've discovered that our source control provider (a 10+ year old 32 bit product that is no longer supported) is unable to open any files in any drive ROOT for WRITING -- or perhaps it is having trouble removing the READ-ONLY attribute from the checked-in files before opening them for writing. Strangely, I don't think I see this in anything else.

So... is there any documentation about what Microsoft has changed from Windows 10 Pro (where this worked fine) to Windows 11 Pro (where it has problems) in relation to root folder security? Or whatever topic is appropriate for this type of change?

When I search online all I can find is "fluffly" change lists that show rounded corners, new menus, phone integration and **** like that (none of which I have any use for, by the way). I have been totally unsuccessful in finding any actual technical details that might help me to resolve this problem -- or even to hint at a system change that I might try to research further to try to find a solution.

Answer 1

Hi nurbles,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your source control provider on Windows 11 Pro. I understand that you're looking for information about changes to root folder security in Windows 11 Pro that might be causing this issue.

Regarding your question about changes to root folder permissions/protections in Windows 11 Pro, I can confirm that there have been no significant changes made to the default permissions and protections for root folders compared to Windows 10 Pro. However, it is possible that there may be some differences in the way that your source control provider interacts with the operating system on Windows 11 Pro, which could be causing the issue you are experiencing.

Unfortunately, root folder permissions/protections issue is not supported on the Microsoft Answers forum. It is more suitable for publishing on Microsoft Learn (English only), you can click on "Ask a question", there are experts who can provide more professional solutions in that place. 

Here is a link: Windows 11 - Microsoft Q&A to the forum where you can raise specific scenarios and share your idea to help solve the problem. 

I won't be able to help you, but I'll leave that question open in case one of our amazing volunteers has ideas for you. 

Your Sincerely

Hahn - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist