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Prevent User From Deleting The Shortcut

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by teo

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Is there any way to prevent the user from deleting the shortcut placed by the user on the desktop and on the system tray ? Can it be done in the registry entries ?

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by peped99

another way you can do it is log on names on your computer. forr vistores enter user name as vistor and a pass word that only people who use the system in its intirety knowes (i.e a repair tech ) this will also alow you to keep certin files that your do not want tampered with out of reach. how to start it i sorry i can now rember how at this point as it is 2 am here

by rucinski

Teo,

Feel free to reject this answer: I am seeking the same solution and you have prompted me to revisit the question.

The RegEdit.Com site is an excellent resource. So, too, are G?nter Born's books: "Inside The Microsoft 9(x) Registry."Pouring through hex-dumps, I have not found a reference to "NoDeleteFile" or "NoDeleteDesktop."

You may wish to keep this question open for a few days.

Making the shortcut read-only provides, at least, a warning.

Given the complexities of the Recycle-Bin, I believe it possible.

Do not dismiss the other responces that you have received.

Bob

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