How Do I Change the File Security Settings for Windows Vista?
Windows Vista allows you to change the file security settings for a file or folder by changing the permissions that groups and user names have when they interact with your files and folders. According to Microsoft, permissions are the rules associated with files and folders that determine whether you or another user account can interact with the files and folders. With Vista's various permissions settings, you can protect your files or share them according to your preferences.
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Instructions
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Locate the file you need to change the security settings and permissions for. Right-click the file to open the context menu and click "Properties."
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Open the "Security" tab in the Properties window. Choose "Edit" to open options for the file permissions.
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Click "Add" to set permissions for a user name not displayed under "Group or User Names." Type the name of the group or the user name and click "OK" to proceed.
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Choose the security settings and permissions you want to give the chosen group or user name. You can allow users access to your files to read, write or even give full control of a file to another user. Click "OK" to save the file permissions.
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