CACLS Quits on Access Denied Errors with /c

 Last reviewed: November 25, 1997
Article ID: Q175048
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version and 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version and 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When using CACLS to modify file access control lists (ACLs), the program terminates prematurely on Access Denied errors, even if the /c switch (instructing the program to continue on Access Denied errors) is used.

CAUSE

CACLS may be run in one of two modes: Display mode or Modify mode. The logic for continuing on Access Denied errors was only implemented for CACLS running in Display mode.

RESOLUTION

Apply the hotfix described below. The hotfix adds logic for continuing on Access Denied errors in Modify mode, in addition to Display mode.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information. 

Keywords          : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 ntsecurity NTSrvWkst ntutil
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Platform          : winnt
Hardware          : x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: November 25, 1997
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