how to change the ACLs from c++?

Question

How to change the ACLs from c++?

Can anyone help me to do the following from c++ without any confirmations:

cacls c:\\personal\\file.txt /d everyone
         


        

Answer 1

I assume you mean on a Windows system? You need to use the NTFS part of the Win32 API, which is what cacls uses. Browse through MSDN, it'll be in there somewhere. Eg SetSecurityInfo