Allow OneDrive to disable Windows permission inheritance in the synced Read-only folders

This article will show how to allow OneDrive to disable Windows permission inheritance in read-only folders while uploading files. When OneDrive synchronizes a read-only folder, it looks after each file’s permissions. If you disable this functionality, the upload speed will improve as well.

OneDrive is one of the best cloud storage solutions that you can use for free. Uploading files and folders from a Windows computer is not a big deal. However, maintaining the upload speed or slow upload speed is a problem for many people. Even if you do not set any transfer rate limit for OneDrive, uploading a few megabytes of data can take some time. This happens because OneDrive checks the permissions for each file before starting the upload process. However, if you disable this functionality, it won’t check when synchronizing read-only folders on a PC.

Allow OneDrive to disable Windows permission inheritance in Read-only folders

To allow OneDrive to disable Windows permission inheritance in read-only folders, follow these steps-

1. Search for gpedit.msc in the Taskbar search box.
2. Click the Edit group policy in the search result.
3. Navigate to OneDrive in Computer Configuration.
4. Double-click on Allow OneDrive to disable Windows permission inheritance in the folders synced read-only.
5. Select the Enabled option.
6. Click on Apply and OK.

Let’s delve into these steps in detail.

At first, you will have to open the Local Group Policy Editor on your PC. For that, search for gpedit.msc in the Taskbar search box, click the Edit group policy in the search result. After opening it, navigate to the following path-

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > OneDrive

Double-click on Allow OneDrive to disable Windows permission inheritance in the folders synced read-only setting on your right-hand side. Select the Enabled option.

Now, click the Apply and OK buttons to save the change.

Before starting with the Registry method, it is recommended that you create a System Restore point and backup all Registry files.

Allow OneDrive to disable Windows permission inheritance in Read-only folders

To allow OneDrive to disable Windows permission inheritance in read-only folders, follow these steps-

1. Search for regedit in the Taskbar search box.
2. Click on Registry Editor in the search result.
3. Click the Yes button.
4. Navigate to OneDrive in HKLM.
5. Right-click on OneDrive > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
6. Name it as PermitDisablePermissionInheritance.
7. Double-click on it to set the Value data as 1.
8. Click OK.

To know more, keep reading.

At first, search for regedit in the Taskbar search box, click on the Registry Editor in the search result. If the UAC prompt appears, click the Yes button. After that, navigate to this path-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\OneDrive

If you cannot find OneDrive, right-click on Microsoft > New > Key, and name it OneDrive.

Now, right-click on OneDrive > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it PermitDisablePermissionInheritance.

Following that, double-click on PermitDisablePermissionInheritance and set the Value data as 1.

Click the OK button to save the change.

That’s all! I hope this simple guide will help you a lot.

What are inheritance permissions?

In Windows, inherited permissions let new folders copy access rules from their parent folder. Imagine a filing cabinet with folders inside. The cabinet’s access rules apply to the folders unless you change them individually. This saves time managing permissions for many files within a folder structure.

How do I give full permission to all files in a folder?

File Explorer offers a visual way to manage permissions. Right-click a folder, go to “Properties,” and select the “Security” tab. Here, you can see and edit current permissions. Grant “Full Control” to a user or group, choosing whether it applies to the folder only or everything inside (subfolders and files).