The information in this article applies to:
Security Explorer Version 8
SYMPTOM:
NTFS permission backup and restore “Show differences” displays inconsistencies.
Sometimes NTFS permission backups will show inconsistencies between backed up permissions and the actual permission, even though nothing had been changed.
CAUSE:
This is due to ICACLS permission information mismatching to the Windows explorer security.
Before the repair:
RESOLUTION:
This can be prevented by checking “Perform a check/repair inheritance operation before executing backup” checkbox.
This checkbox will correct the anomaly on ICACLS and any further backup will properly match the security.
After the repair:
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