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Re: how to deny delete


How about locking the vnode or inode of directory? i did not any such
reference but i believe it must be doable.


Larry Hall (Cygwin-X) wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
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