I can not get MoveSecurityAttributes (See: KB310316) to work under Windows 7. I have also read that others could no longer get this to work running Server 2008 R2. Is there a new registry setting for this or perhaps a hotfix that will allow moving files on the same volume WITHOUT copying the security attributes? Best regards, FlyingHorse

This isn't a answer to Fiyiunghorse question. We also use that MoveSecurityAttributes and now have a case open with MS to add this back in to Windows 7. how could you miss something like that?

Anyone have an update on this? This is a major roadblock for us migrating to Windows 7. Without the MoveSecurityAttributes registry key, users are able to move folders/files from one folder to another and cause security breaches since the original permissions are kept which can include users/groups that should not have access in the new destination.. I dont understand that MoveSecurityAttributes is a must when sharing files. Those that are not using it must have a nightmare trying to maintain coherent permissions on the file servers.. or havent realize that end-users moving document on the same file share are also copying the original permissions. The suggested answer has nothing to do with the original problem Thanks Martin Lafontaine

PATHETIC! I just discovered this very recently. Another of the countless other things broken in the Vista/7 Explorer shell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymuos

Addressed here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2617058/en-us

Addressed here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2617058/en-us

In order to use MoveSecurityAttributes as you were able in Windows XP/Windows Server 2003, you will need to install the following hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2617058 Hope this helps! Alexander Sklar This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights

Nice Alex.... didn't I just say that?

Ah yes, you did :-) I've marked your post as the answer, thanks for helping out! This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties and confers no rights.