Setting File Attribute to Non-Delete?

[Talal Itani]

Hello,

I need to secure some files from accidental deletes. The Read-Only
attribute is protecting the files from re-writes, but I can still delete
these files. Is there a way? For FAT files? Thanks.

Best Regards,
T.I.

 

[Bob I]

Put them on a CD, or change to NTFS. FAT32 doesn't provide the feature
you want.

 

[Talal Itani]

Thank you. Under NTFS, how can a file be protected from deletes? I tried
right-clicking the file with Windows Explorer, but I could not find that
check-box.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

I think that Permissions might be what Bob was referring to.

If the files are set to the System attribute, you get a warning before you
can delete the files.

----------------------
Confirm File Delete
----------------------
The file 'some_name' is a system file.

If you remove it, your computer or one of your programs may no
longer work correctly. Are you sure you want to move it to the
Recycle bin?
----------------------

The warning scares some people off.

The System attribute is available in FAT32.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Bob I]

On the Security tab you will find those permission settings. Please look
up "file permissions" in Help and Support, for information and Step by
Step instructions.