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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:57:04 -0400
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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

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