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How do you secure Windows objects using C++?

Hi, I am currently working on a project which is an investigation into windows file security. The aim of the project is to develop a user-friendly application which allows users to password protect objects such as files/folders/applications on a Windows operating system. I have done some studying into this type of application and I believe the key is to itercept Windows Hooks in order to divert the call to my application whenever a protected object is accessed. Could anyone help me out with some sample code that demontrates the basics of how I can configure a Security Descriptor to block access and apply it to an object? And some sample code of how to intercept Windows Hooks? Or even any information that concerns this type of project.

Thanks,

James.

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Hi thanks for your response, are there any files I must include to compile this code? and also do you know anything about intercepting Windows hooks?

Thanks,

James.

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>>are there any files I must include to compile this code?

'aclapi.h' is necessary. What do you need to know about hooks in that context and what objects do you want to secure in particular?

sheishmaster

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jkr: The objects I am looking to secure are files/folders and applications. So I want to use Windows Hooks to intercept a call to whenever a user tries to access any of these objects that are protected to direct the user to my application which will prompt them for a password.

If this doesnt sound a simple way to do it, could you suggest a better way or even some advice on ways of doing it?

Thanks,

James.

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