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How to Give Read/Write Permissions But Not to Delete
You can easily assign permissions using the file properties window
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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File permissions prevent unauthorized access and modification of your files, and this is why many users want to assign read and write folder permissions but not delete privileges.
Setting up these permissions is simpler than you think, and this guide will show you a couple of methods you can use to prevent your files from being deleted.
Can you delete files with read/write permissions?
Read/write permissions usually allow you to modify and delete files and folders. However, you can always adjust the advanced settings and revoke delete permission if needed.
How do I set up read/write permissions for files and folders?
1. Use file Properties
2. Use advanced security settings
3. Use command line
How do I remove delete permissions for files and folders?
Tips for maintaining permissions settings
It’s easy to manage read and write folder permissions, and for less experienced users we suggest using file or folder properties, while more advanced ones can use the command line to quickly change their settings.
Permissions are extremely useful since users need toprovide administrator permission to deletecertain folders on their PCs. You can also use this feature to limit folder access, and if you do so, restricted users will getaccess denied to foldermessages when trying to open certain directories.
Keep in mind that permissions are quite sensitive, and you can cause issues if you’re not careful, but luckily, you can alwaysreset all permissions to defaulton your PC.
How do you configure your folder permissions? Share your favorite methods with us in the comments below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
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