Is there any way to...

cormie · 01-03-2005 10:44pm #1

check and uncheck a folder so you can choose to not let files or folders be moved/deleted/edited and then if you need to edit something or delete etc you can simply un-check it and it will allow you to?

What does the "read-only" option do? It was checked in a grey colour in the folder I am talking about but you can still edit/delete/move files. I am afraid to click apply with the check black instead of grey incase I can't get back to the grey check whatever that's about.

Thanks!

Chad ghostal · 02-03-2005 12:01am

what OS?
surely the security tab (XP) would cover this?
if not then you would probably need to browse your files with something other than explorer..imho..im just guessing.

cormie · 02-03-2005 12:12am

XP yup, how do i work the security tab? thanks

NotMe · 02-03-2005 1:30am

If you set the file as read only then you won't be able to edit it and it will give a warning if you try and delete it. The grey that you're talking about means that some of the files in the folder are read only and some aren't.

cormie · 02-03-2005 1:58am

Ok thanks for that:)

However, do I have to set EACH individual file to read only for it to give such warnings? Basically I just want a browser with no other options other than to open the file. And be able to edit/delete/move the files when I need to!
Thanks

jjmax · 02-03-2005 7:02am

I thought I knew the answer to this one but it turns out I didn't, however I found this on support.microsoft.com, should help -

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308418

This might help too, gives an overview of different groups -

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/windows_security_default_settings.mspx

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