Windows Folders Permissions

[afaq05]

Hi,

I installed the CMSMS recently and from system info I realized that most of the folder permissions are 777

e.g. previews_path:

C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\webcms\tmp\cache (0777)

Is there a way to change this in Windows environment, as no matter what I do value remains 0777.

The same applies to config.php file: I denied write permissions to all users and groups using file properties window --> security tab, but I still can see this:

config_file:

0666 
config.php writable. It is more safe if you change permission to read-only

Does this pose security risk? What is the best way to avoid potential security problems?

Please help..

[tyman00]

You can try right clicking on the file, going to the Properties option and checking the "read only" option.

It's known that php reads that selection as well, be it a bug or not it doesn't make sense to me.

Otherwise try hitting google and searching for "chmod on windows" you might come across some suggestions there.

[afaq05]

Thanks.. This works with config.php file.. It's now changed to 0444..

But I need something less restrictive for the folders.. Any idea about changing it from 777 to 765 or 755?

[tyman00]

To be honest I don't remember the exact settings that closely resemble the Unix permissions. You'll have to do some testing and maybe some research.