User Account Requirements for Microsoft Windows File System Agent

Users performing backups must be either an administrator or a backup operator. Backup operators (or Service Users) are designed to have full control to the registry and the installation folder.

Role

Privileges

An administrator or a backup operator in a local group

Able to back up any file and folder on the local computer to which the local group applies.

An administrator or backup operator on a domain controller

Able to back up any file and folder on:

  • a computer in the domain

  • a computer in a domain where a two-way trust relationship exists

If you are not an administrator or backup operator, you must be the owner of the files and folders you want to back up or have one or more of the following permissions.

  • Read

  • Read and execute

  • Modify

  • Full Control

The following sections describe the procedures for modifying user permissions and rights.

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