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Folder Locked via CMD PROMT using cacls, but now unable to open (large folder 6 GB)

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Elisha Masih Original post #1
Aug 9, 2012 at 10:55 PM
I locked my folder using below command:
D:\>cacls data /e /p everyone:n

And, it should be open via below command:
D:\>cacls data /e /p everyone:f

But, as my folder is large i.e. more than 6 GB so I'm getting message "Access is Denied".

Please suggest some effective measure as it contains some IMP files.

Thanks & Regards.
-Elisha V. Masih
nbaztec
nbaztec #2
Aug 10, 2012 at 12:05 PM
The way I used it was:
Code:
      C:/> cacls data /e /g everyone:F
where `/g` is grant.