Can Delete Directory and Files When Files Read-Only

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 versions 3.51, 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.51, 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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