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Prevent Users from Moving Folders

We have a Windows server folder structure similar to the following:

A1
--B1
----C1
----C2
--B2
----C3
----C4
A2
--B4
----C5
----C6
----C7

I would like to prevent users from being able to delete or move folders at levels A and B. However, users need full modify access (create, modify, and delete) for level C under all folders. I have been able to set permissions that prevent users from deleting or renaming a folder, but for some reason they are still able to move the folder. Is this possible or am I banging my head against an impenetrable wall? Thanks in advance!

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NVIT

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Dan Carp

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Thanks NVIT. Your answer is absolutely 100% correct. I apologize, but my original question was a bit off from my problem (I've been staring at this for too long tonight). I would like to lock down levels A and B from modification, which your solution covers. The challenge is that users also need to be able to create and name new folders at level B. Once they have been created, I am happy to manually adjust permissions to lock them down. Does that make sense?

NVIT

> ...users also need to be able to create and name new folders at level B
You mean create additional folders on level B? i.e. B5, B6, etc.?

Dan Carp

ASKER

That's exactly right, yes. So existing folders at level A and B would be locked down. No new folders at level A. Users could create new folders at level B (and beyond).

NVIT

So, your specific problem is... you want to lock down the B level folders as soon as they're created?

Dan Carp

ASKER

As soon as they're created, or even simply to be able to lock them down on a regular basis. We also have a manageable number of folders at level B (under 100) but over a thousand at level C, so it would be difficult to rely on settings that would require us to manually adjust every level C folder. I had been playing with Advanced Settings, trying to utilize the "This folder" and "Subfolders & Files" options, but never found a combination that seemed to prevent the folders from being moved.

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Thanks again, NVIT!

NVIT

You're welcome. I'm glad it worked out for you.