NTFS ACL Viewer - Free NTFS Permission Inspection Tool

Latest version: v1.0.0.0

NTFS ACL Viewer is a free utility for inspecting the raw NTFS access control lists (ACLs) applied to any folder.

It provides a clear, structured view of the underlying permissions, making it easy to understand exactly which users and groups have access, what rights they hold, and how inheritance is applied.

This tool is ideal for system administrators, developers, and support engineers who need to troubleshoot permission issues, audit folder access, or verify that security settings have been applied correctly.

ACL Viewer Main Window

Key Features

  • View raw NTFS ACL details for any selected folder
  • See all users, groups and inherited permissions
  • Ideal for troubleshooting access issues and auditing security
  • Fast, lightweight and easy to use
  • Free to use

Why users choose NTFS ACL Viewer

It provides a simple, no-nonsense way to inspect NTFS permissions without navigating through multiple Windows dialogs. Perfect for diagnosing permission problems, validating deployments, or documenting folder security.

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Filename: AclViewer_Installer_v1.0.0.0.zip
Description: MSI Installer
Version: 1.0.0.0
Size: 813.35 kB
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Filename: AclViewer_Portable_v1.0.0.0.zip
Description: Portable
Version: 1.0.0.0
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