File/Folder Security

[O517375]

I would like to know how to create file and folder security on Win95/98. I don't want third party software because I like reinventing the wheel. Is this done with registry entries or window enumerating program running in background. Any insight helpful. Thanks, Jackson

[RWSchlatter]

Win95/98/ME is designed without file / folder security.
So either choose WinNT/2K or use some third party software.

"...I like reinventing the wheel..."
This project will take you into the roots of the operating system. You will have to find the proper places to override as many filesystem APis as you can find. At least you would have to rewrite the Windows Shell (Explorer).
Better invest your time in making $$$.

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Regards - Richard

[O517375]

I don't think I've ever been so quickly and completely convinced. It's a done deal. But we can't use NT/W2K because of some crummy software that people "need" that won't run on NT/W2K. Thanks, Jackson

[RWSchlatter]

As far as W98/ME (W95 maybe) are concerned, you could try to clamp down these users with Policies and especially restrict access to certain drives and the data area to My Documents folder. It's not quite fool proof but your users would have to use some tricks to circumvent the restrictions.

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Regards - Richard