Config.pol File Attributes Change After Supervisor Logs On (181868)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.5

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:

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/22/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbenv kbnetwork kbprb KB181868