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How to revoke permissions using SID history -
Description
The Revoke task provides a quick way to revoke permissions at the folder and/or file level.
It is possible for more than one Security Identifier (SID) to be assocatied with objects in the file system and the domain.
When revoking permissions, it may be desirable to identify all SIDs associated with a group or user and revoke permissions for all security attributes associated with the objects.
How to revoke permissions using SID history?
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1. Open the module for the type of permission to revoke.
2. Open the Browse tab.
3. Select an item in the Navigation pane. Alternatively, type a path in the Path box, and click Go.
4. Select an object in the Objects pane or a permission in the Permissions pane, and select Security | Revoke Permissions.5. Select the groups and users to revoke the permission. There are a few methods for selecting groups and users.• Choose from the list of local and domain groups and users in the navigation tree.• To filter the list in the left pane, type a server name or base path in the box, and click Set.To return the full list to view, click Reset.The list returns to full view the next time 'Revoke Permissions' is opened.• Select from the list of groups and users associated with the current object.• To change to another domain or to the local computer, select the domain or the local computer from the List Names From list.• To display users in the list, click 'Show Users'. To return the list to show only groups, click 'Refresh'.• To select a group/user not displayed, type a name or click 'Advanced User Selection'.
• Browse for a group or user.6. From the Permission list, select the permissions to revoke, and whether or not to Allow or Deny.If the choice is not available, click 'Advanced Permission Selection' to create a custom choice.7. To add the group/user to the List of users and groups to revoke list, click 'Add'.8. Select the option "Include SID history search when adding permissions for revoking"9. Click 'OK'.The 'Revoking Permissions' box displays the progress of the operation
