Unable to use C:\Windows\System32\net.exe

I was receiving an access denied error when attempting to use the net view command, so I adjusted the security settings by adding my individual admin account and granting full control. I also took ownership of the app, which I believe had been owned by the trusted installer account. I removed the trusted installer account, the All Application Packages, and the All Restricted Application Packages groups. Now I'm receiving a 6118 error that the list of servers is unavailable.

I also noticed a net1.exe application right below net.exe in the Sys32 folder, which cannot be normal. Anyone know what to make of all this? Thanks in advance.

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

It is normal for the System32 folder to contain net.exe and net1.exe that is not a problem.

With regards to the changes you made, it would be best to reset the permissions on that file.

To set TrustedInstaller back as the owner, click 'Change' beside the owner on the security tab and set this as the owner:

NT SERVICE/TrustedInstaller
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Oh no, you're not paying attention! What account do you think it was using when I first encountered the errors/denials? I'm sorry, but even if I didn't explicitly explain that in my message it's bad advice. I am curious to know what your next step would be though.

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Last updated April 17, 2025 Views 373 Applies to: