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by bporter

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I am needing to be able to set permissions so that my users can create/rename folders within a main document folder, but also have it configured so that they can't delete the folders - ie they can create all the directory structure they want, but they can't tear it down. From a file level, they will have Read, Write, Execute, Delete.

I have tried RXW for the folders, but that doesn't allow users to rename folders. I am assuming that to logically rename a folder, a delete is done.

Any suggestions on what permissions are given?

TIA,
Byron

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by nishadagashe

hi,
I can't say about Windows NT 4.0 but if you have Windows 2000, this can be done through 'Advanced' button in the 'Folder Properties' Security tab.

Nishad.

by nettek

I believe you have answered you own question when you said, "I am assuming that to logically rename a folder, a delete is done." In order to add or rename folders, you need the Change permission. Unfortunately, the Change permission includes the Delete permission.

The same applies to files. Believe it or not, the Write permission will not allow you to modify or edit files, only create them. In order to modify files, you need the Delete right.

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