Bypass traverse checking
Verified with Windows Security Options 25H2 — updated on July 25, 2026
Security policy
This is a Security Options policy (Windows Settings > Security Settings), applied by the security engine — not an Administrative Template (ADMX). In GPMC/gpedit it is configured under Local Policies > Security Options.
Path in the GPO console
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment Description
This user right determines which users can traverse directory trees even though the user may not have permissions on the traversed directory. This privilege does not allow the user to list the contents of a directory, only to traverse directories. This user right is defined in the Default Domain Controller Group Policy object (GPO) and in the local security policy of workstations and servers. Default on workstations and servers: Administrators Backup Operators Users Everyone Local Service Network Service Default on domain controllers: Administrators Authenticated Users Everyone Local Service Network Service Pre-Windows 2000 Compatible Access
Local security policy
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege This setting has no registry key. It is stored in the local security database (LSA) and is configured through the Group Policy console or secpol.msc.