File System

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

File System

This security setting allows you to define access permissions and audit settings, and to take or assign ownership of files and folders.

Location

GPO_name\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\File System\

Default Values

Server Type or GPO	Default Value
Default Domain Policy	Not defined
Default Domain Controller Policy	Not defined
Stand-Alone Server Default Settings	Not defined
DC Effective Default Settings	Not defined
Member Server Effective Default Settings	Not defined

Discussion

The default permissions on files and folders allow full control by administrators and the system. Users have read-only permission, and the creator/owner can take or assign ownership of them. This security setting can be used to change these default permissions, or to set specific permissions for other users and groups.

This security setting does not appear in the local Group Policy object.