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From: David Lee <mailtolky@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:29:31 +0800
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Subject: Reset Cygwin directory tree permissions
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Hi all,

I came across some discussions on fixing a botched *Linux* file
system. Specifically someone did a massive 'chmod -R 755' / and asked
how to restore the file system permissions.

In a similar vein, I would like to ask:

Suppose I did a 'clean sweep' of a *Cygwin* directory permissions via
'chmod -R 755 /', or even by using Windows specific (non-Cygwin) tools
like icacls.exe, or by using the Windows Explorer. Is there a way to
restore the proper permissions to the Cygwin tree other than a
reinstall.

Thanks for your help.

David Lee.

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