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Set Acl Command: Copy Security Descriptor Between Files

Use for copy security descriptor between files with Set Acl. Exact CLI syntax to copy security descriptor between files using Set Acl.

When to use this: Use for copy security descriptor between files with Set Acl.

Command Syntax

$OriginAcl = Get-Acl -Path <path\to\file>; Set-Acl -Path <path\to\file> -AclObject $OriginAcl

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Final Command

$OriginAcl = Get-Acl -Path <path\to\file>; Set-Acl -Path <path\to\file> -AclObject $OriginAcl

Command Breakdown

-Path
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-AclObject
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to copy security descriptor between files using Set Acl.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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