Windows Group Policy's

Group Policy Back Up Files And Directories

Windows Group Policy Name :- Back up files and directories

Requirements :-

  • Work on any windows OS

Description :-

This user right determines which users can bypass file and directory, registry, and other persistent object permissions for the purposes of backing up the system. Specifically, this user right is similar to granting the following permissions to the user or group in question on all files and folders on the system: Traverse Folder/Execute File List Folder/Read Data Read Attributes Read Extended Attributes Read Permissions

Note :-

Notepad

Assigning this user right can be a security risk. Since there is no way to be sure that a user is backing up data, stealing data, or copying data to be distributed, only assign this user right to trusted users. Default on workstations and servers: Administrators Backup Operators. Default on domain controllers:Administrators Backup Operators Server Operators

Main Directory :-

Sub Directory :-

Policy Path :-

Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment

Policy Path :-

configure-group policy - back up files and directories

Policy Path :-

output-group policy - back up files and directories

Note :-

Notepad

After changing group policy options, you need to update group policy. If you do not update group policy then settings will not effect. To update it just simply type below command and also sample image is shown.

Command :-

gpupdate /force

output-update-group-policy
Notepad

In about command we used "/force" option, this will help up to update policy options forcefully.