Microsoft KB Archive/101651

= Can Delete Directory and Files When Files Read-Only =

Article ID: 101651

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced 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 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition

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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.

Additional query words: prodnt

Keywords: kbother KB101651

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