Can Delete Directory and Files When Files Read-Only

Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
Article ID: Q101651

The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1 - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

An attempt to delete a directory and all of its files succeeds, even when you have only Read permission to access the files.

CAUSE

If you have Full Control permission for a directory, you have an implied FILE_DELETE_CHILD permission. This permission enables you to delete a directory and all the files it contains (its children), even if the files are read-only.

RESOLUTION

To remove file delete privileges, remove Full Control privilege from the directory, and grant each privilege in the Other field of the Special Access menu.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbother ntfilesys
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
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