Windows 7: "Replace All Child Object Permissions" Doesn't Stay Checked

Question

I right-click on a top-level folder in Windows Explorer. I choose Properties > Security tab > Advanced > Change Permissions. I check "Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object" > Apply. I get a Windows Security dialog that says, "Setting security information on" the list of objects that flashes by. But now the "Replace all child object permissions" box is unchecked. What is happening here?

Solution

This is not just in Windows 7, this happens in Windows XP and on Windows Server as well. The permissions were already applied and the check box does not stay ticked. It only executes the command once.

Comments

[user1686]

It doesn't have to stay checked. Windows NT starting with 2000 supports inheritable permissions, so this operation simply removes all explicit permissions and enables inheritance.

[raywood]

So if I add a new subfolder, does the command automatically apply to that subfolder, or do I have to repeat the command?

[surfasb]

If you don't believe us, try it and see for yourself.

[12hys]

raywood, did you ever find out the answer to this? I'm running into the same issue where if I add a subfolder or a file into a folder, it doesn't inherit the parent's permissions.