How can i achive this.."Prevent removing a file"

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Hai.
I have a XML file. I need to save the file from removing..
Even if the program is not running. Is this possible?

Posted 5-Jun-11 20:21pm

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Timberbird · Answer 1 · 2011-06-05T20:42:00

So you just want to forbid anyone to move or delete your file? It's not that easy actually. You see, there's always a way to remove your file, it's only a matter of efforts required :). You can mark your file as hidden, system and readonly (just by setting file attributes), but those files may be discovered anyway. You can set access rights on NTFS, restricting users' access to your files, but there are always users with administrator rights. Finally, you can create service that will block file in question while working... but it would make your work with that file a bit harder, and almost any service can be stopped by user

JustWorking · Answer 2 · 2011-06-05T20:32:00

Solution 1

Give permission so users can't delete it and only admins can do.

Posted 5-Jun-11 20:32pm

JustWorking

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version_2.0 6-Jun-11 2:51am

How do I do this...? plz help..

JustWorking 6-Jun-11 4:33am

Set its properties to "Read Only"

JustWorking 6-Jun-11 5:00am

PS: If it works for you click on Accept Solution.