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Change Windows 7 file permissions from command prompt

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Mar 15, 2026204848 views
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How can I change Windows 7 file permissions using the command prompt? I want to change permissions in program files, but is not working for me.

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Fix for: Change Windows 7 file permissions from command prompt

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is depcriated in Windows 7. You need to use instead of . This command is granting the privileges.

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