What happens to the permissions of a file if you move the file to a folder within the same volume?

By default, an object inherits permissions from its parent object, either at the time of creation or when it is copied or moved to its parent folder. The only exception to this rule occurs when you move an object to a different folder on the same volume. In this case, the original permissions are retained.

How do you move and copy files in Windows Explorer?

Open File Explorer by pressing Windows+E and navigate to the file you want to copy. Highlight the files you want to copy, and then click “Copy” in the File menu or press Ctrl+C on the keyboard to add them to the clipboard. If you’d rather move items instead, highlight the files you want to move.

What are the steps for copying a file using the Windows Explorer Edit menu?

Method 1: Right-click

1. Click File Explorer icon.
2. Go to the location where stores your file or folder (hard drive, USB, etc.).
3. Click the name of the file or folder you wish to copy.
4. Right-click the highlighted file or folder and click Copy.
5. Go to the destination folder, right-click the destination folder and click Paste.

What to do when Windows Explorer has stopped working?

Resolution

1. Update your current video driver.
2. Run System File Checker (SFC) to check your files.
3. Scan your PC for Virus or Malware infections.
4. Start your PC in Safe Mode to check for startup issues.
5. Start your PC in a Clean Boot environment and troubleshoot the issue.
6. Additional Troubleshooting Steps:

What happens permission wise to a copied file?

When a file is copied, it has to create a brand new file and assign it a new set of permissions, so it gets the permissions from the parent folder as you know. When a file is moved to another volume, what actually happens is that it is copied to the new volume and the old file is deleted.

What happens when you move a file or folder to a different folder within same NTFS volume?

When you move a folder or file within an NTFS partition, the folder or file retains its original permissions. When you move a folder or file to a different NTFS partition, the folder or file inherits the permissions of the destination folder.

Why does Windows Explorer keep crashing?

When File Explorer keeps crashing, missing or corrupt files are among the most common causes. To check for (and repair) any missing or corrupt system files, you can run the System File Checker tool (SFC) using the Windows PowerShell. The SFC tool will take some time to scan your PC for file errors.

How many panes are there in Windows Explorer?

two panes
The Windows Explorer window, show in the example below, is similar to a standard window, with one difference – the Windows Explorer window has two panes (sides). The left pane contains a hierarchical tree that shows all of the drives and folders on your computer.

What happens to the permissions of a file or folder that is moved to a different NTFS volume?

What happens when you move a file with NTFS permissions to a different NTFS volume? The file inherits the permissions of the parent folder to which it is moved. The folder inherits the share permissions, but loses the NTFS permissions.