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Xcacls.exe
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This command-line tool sets all file-system security options that are accessible in Windows Explorer. XcAcls does this by displaying and modifying the access control lists (ACLs) of files.

XcAcls is especially useful in unattended installations of Microsoft Windows XP. Using this tool, you can set the initial access rights for folders in which the operating system resides. When you distribute software to servers or workstations, XcAcls also offers one-step protection against deletion of directories or files by users.

Corresponding UI

File-system security options can be set manually from Windows Explorer.

To set file-security options from Windows Explorer:

  1. Right-click the file or folder for which you want to set security.
  2. Select Sharing or Properties.
  3. Select the Security tab.
  4. Click Advanced.

Concepts

For more information on ACLs, see Access Control concepts or Understanding Access Control in Help and Support Services.

System Requirements

The following are the system requirements for XcAcls:

File required