PSNTFS

This module contains functions useful for managing NTFS permissions for folders and files in a Windows domain. These functions are designed to work well with Get-ChildItem. You can pipe directories or files from Get-ChildItem to any of these functions to gather or change permissions. Every function is fully documented and works with the Get-Help function.

This module is written for PowerShell Core and tested with Windows 10 machines. I am actively developing this module alongside my work as a system administrator. I use this module every day.

Installation

1. Download the PSSystemAdministrator.psm1 file.
2. Open the PowerShell modules folder on your computer.
   • For PowerShell Core it is located here: \Documents\PowerShell\Modules
3. Create a folder named “PSSystemAdministrator”.
4. Place the PSSystemAdministrator.psm1 file in the new folder.
5. Open your version of PowerShell and run the following command: Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
6. This will allow PowerShell to read the contents of the module.
7. Open a new PowerShell session and you are good to go.

Functions

Disable-ItemInheritance Disables inheritance on an item.

Enable-ItemInheritance Enables inheritance on an item.

Get-ItemInheritance Gets the inheritance status of an item.

Get-ItemPermission Gets the NTFS permissions from an item.

Get-UserItemPermission Gets user permissions for an item.

Remove-UserItemPermission Removes NTFS rules from an item that apply to a user.

Set-UserItemPermission Sets a permission for a user on an item.