About Set Object Security
Enables you to set the security descriptor for just about any type of Windows securable object, such as files, directories, registry keys, event logs, services, and SMB shares.
Set Object Security 1.0.2004.13001
Enables you to set the security descriptor for just about any type of Windows securable object, such as files, directories, registry keys, event logs, services, and SMB shares.
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.2004.13001 |
| Release date | 2020-04-14 |
| License | Proprietary (Freeware) |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.SecurityComplianceToolkit.SetObjectSecurity |
Install Set Object Security from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.SecurityComplianceToolkit.SetObjectSecurity -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.SecurityComplianceToolkit.SetObjectSecurity -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SecurityComplianceToolkit.SetObjectSecurity -e
Frequently asked questions
Is Set Object Security free?
Yes, Set Object Security is free to download and use on Windows.
What is the latest version of Set Object Security?
The latest version is 1.0.2004.13001, released on Apr 14, 2020.
Is it safe to download Set Object Security?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 6a02859e1eb61c4455c7880ef336d1b51e7da0b2bc0050fa8ce71d673b53d4c2.
Which Windows versions does Set Object Security support?
Set Object Security runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I uninstall Set Object Security?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Set Object Security and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SecurityComplianceToolkit.SetObjectSecurity -e.
Is there a portable version of Set Object Security?
Yes. Set Object Security is available as a portable ZIP archive (SetObjectSecurity.zip, 32-bit (x86)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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