New Permission Levels In Windows Vista

There are some distinct differences in the way you share folders and files in Windows Vista than in Windows XP. One such difference is the permission levels. When you share a folder or file in Windows Vista from the File Sharing window, you will notice there are three permission levels that are not available in Windows XP. These are Reader, Contributor and Co-owner.

Note: The Contributor permission level is not available if you are sharing a file.

These permission levels determine what type of access a user or group has to the given folder or file. For example, if you assign User1 the Reader permission level, he or she will not be able to modify the object. The tasks that can be performed when assigned one of these permission levels are outlined below:

• Reader: Users can display the contents of the folder, open files, display attributes, and run programs.
• Contributor: Users have all the rights of Reader, plus the ability to create new folders and files within the shared folder and change or delete any files they have contributed to.
• Co-owner: Users have all of the rights of Contributor, plus the ability to change or delete any files.

If you prefer to work with the familiar permissions found in Windows XP, right click the object you want to share and click Properties. Select the Sharing tab and click the Advanced Sharing button. Here you can assign users and groups Full Control, Change and Read permissions.

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