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How do I set NTFS permissions to allow everything but delete?
Hi,
I have been trying to setup a shared folder (mapped network drive) on a Windows 2003 Server so that it's subfolders and files are unable to be deleted but are able to be renamed, moved etc. I have been unable to do it by what would seem to be logical (remove delete permissions under advanced security settings). Does anyone know how this can be done?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason
I have been trying to setup a shared folder (mapped network drive) on a Windows 2003 Server so that it's subfolders and files are unable to be deleted but are able to be renamed, moved etc. I have been unable to do it by what would seem to be logical (remove delete permissions under advanced security settings). Does anyone know how this can be done?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason
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Hi, yes that's exactly what I have done, but they are then not able to move or rename folders and files either.
because a move is considered a delete. As is a rename.
It copies the file first then deletes the original. it doesn't actually "move" the data. Nothing can be done about that i'm affraid.
It copies the file first then deletes the original. it doesn't actually "move" the data. Nothing can be done about that i'm affraid.
This is assuming you are under the advanced tab in security for the shared folder:
Add a user to the Permission entries, select the user, then click edit:
In "Apply Onto" select sub-folders and files
check all boxes except for fullcontrol, delete, change permissions, and take ownership
The idea is to give them all modify rights except the rights to delete or change the rights (duh). And you only apply it to the folders beneath the shared folder, since you dont want to edit each new folders permissions that are created underneath your main home share.
If you have any questions, let me know
Add a user to the Permission entries, select the user, then click edit:
In "Apply Onto" select sub-folders and files
check all boxes except for fullcontrol, delete, change permissions, and take ownership
The idea is to give them all modify rights except the rights to delete or change the rights (duh). And you only apply it to the folders beneath the shared folder, since you dont want to edit each new folders permissions that are created underneath your main home share.
If you have any questions, let me know
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I'm doing this from memory so might not be exact but it's easy enough to follow once you know where to look.