Can Delete Directory and Files When Files Read-Only (101651)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q101651

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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kbother KB101651
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