Windows 7 and setting file permisions across the C drive

[superatticman]

Hi

 

We've encountered an issue with Cubase 4 (which according to Steinburg is compatible with but doesn't fully support w7) which only occurs when a user is logged in. Logging in as an administrator does not replicate the problem which leads us to believe its a file permission. Traditionally, we've 'fudged' the issue in XP by giving 'C' drive 'everyone - full control' and setting it to propagate downwards. This has also fixed several other issues with edu-software. The C drive is hidden from the user by GP so they can't mess about with anything.

 

Obviously windows 7 by default doesn't allow certain folders such as program files and windows to be given this type of unrestricted permission. Is there any way we can set 'everyone-FC' on an entire W7 C drive so we can provide a solution for this? GP maybe?

 

Regards

[free780]

Does it need to write to particular folders. The best way would be to grant modify rights to the folders needed.

[psydii]

Have you tried using procmon to understand what cubase is doing?

 

That way you can be more specific about the permissions you give.