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Date:	Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:27:25 -0400
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On 4/24/2012 1:01 PM, Corinna Vinschen wrote:
> On Apr 24 12:57, Larry Hall (Cygwin) wrote:
>> On 4/24/2012 4:24 AM, pen wrote:
>>>
>>> unfortunately, the options u pointed and what andrey pointed arent possible.
>>> In line with the locking file or directory any commands or API are
>>> available? Any tips on implementing it would be helpful.
>>
>> Windows will allow you to manage just the delete permission.  If you need
>> that level of control, check out 'icacls'.  Something like the following
>> may work for you:
>>
>>    icacls<filename>  /deny<user or SID>:D
>
> Doesn't help in Cygwin if the user is admin.  Think SE_BACKUP_PRIVILEGE.

Ah yes.  And the OP said dropping this privilege for the user was a
non-starter for some reason.  OK, I'm out of ideas.

-- 
Larry

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A: Yes.
 > Q: Are you sure?
 >> A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
 >>> Q: Why is top posting annoying in email?

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