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Can you prevent user from deleting a file when using msoFileDialogOpen?

Bryce Bassett
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In VBA macros, I frequently use 
Application.FileDialog(msoFileDialogOpen)

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to prompt the user to select a file from a specific folder.  

Is there a way to prevent them from deleting a file (accidentally or intentionally) while searching for one to open?

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