Big Security Permission Mistake - Please Help if You Can

[stevems]

I recently changed security permissions on the C: drive of my server and
now a number of applications don't work - or can't be uninstalled.
Performing a System Restore back to a previous date does not solve the
problem - and trying to manually restore the setting has proven
unsuccessful in getting things to work again.


Questions:

1. Is there anyway to revert just the C: drive's security settings back
to the default setting that existed before I screwed it up?


2. Would Windows Repair successfully revert the C: drive's security
settings? If so, would it also affect the settings of my two RAID arrays
in this server that are set as "Read Only" so clients cannot delete files?


3. Is there anyway for me to copy a specific file or folder from one of
my many previous Drive Image archives that I have made or my C: drive
using Powerquest Drive Image software in order to revert the system back
to its former settings? If so, which file would I want to copy from the
Drive Image Archive?

Thanks in advance for the help. I'm desperate.

 

[Dr. Phil]

have you IT person look into this...next time.....DO NOT TOUCH.......

 

[stevems]

I don't have an IT person. I admitted that I made a mistake. I asked for
advice - not abuse.

 

[Mike Kolitz]

Steve,

Hopefully this article will be of some help to you. This will instruct you
on how to re-apply the default permissions.

http://www.myitforum.com/articles/21/view.asp?id=4826

Good luck

--
Mike Kolitz MCSE 2000
MS-MVP - Windows Setup and Deployment

Remember to check Windows Update often,
and apply the patches marked as Critical!
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect

 

[stevems]

Thank you very much for your response Mike.

Although I neglected to mention that my O/S is XP-Pro, your link seems
to address my specific requirement. I was wondering if I might impose on
you to give me your opinion of this Knowledge base article I found:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;266118&Product=win2000

It seems designed for 2000x, but I'm somewhat concerned that the
approach is seems so radically different.

Any advice you might be able to offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much for your time and attention.

 

[stevems]

Thank you for your help. After much experimentation I was forced to
revert to a drive image archive from several weeks ago. I appreciate
your help.