Config.pol File Attributes Change After Supervisor Logs On
Article ID: 181868
Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q181868
SYMPTOMS
When a user with sufficient permissions to change file attributes logs on
to a Windows 95-based computer that has system policies enabled, the
Config.pol file attributes are set to "archive". All other file
attributes, such as "read only", are removed. This would allow
unrestricted editing of the policy, which may have undesired effects on
subsequent user logins.
This problem applies to both the Client for Microsoft Networks, and the
Client for NetWare Networks, and is typically manifested when an
administrative user logs in.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because the program that applies the system policy
explicitly sets the archive bit, which results in the clearing of all
other file attributes.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. This problem no longer occurs in Windows 98. To resolve this problem, install the current version of Windows. For information about the current version of Windows, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Keywords: kbqfe kbenv kbnetwork kbprb kbhotfixserver KB181868