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    Windows 10 A way to lock folders?

    I manage an online historic archive for a local historical society. We have many documents, pictures, etc., posted in a Dropbox account, and provide links for all who desire. I'm concerned that one of us (me or one of the volunteers who has access to the account/collection) might someday...
    • tvzzz
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    • access control backup solutions change prevention data protection digital preservation document security dropbox file management file sharing folder lock historical documents locking mechanisms online archive security tools storage solutions user permissions utility programs volunteer management windows utilities
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. paradive

    Windows 7 can't delete files/folder (not a newbie)

    it's a folder of music i downloaded. first it had a padlock icon over the folder. i ran 'takeown' to take care of that, but i'm STILL getting "you'll need to provide administrator permission to delete this folder" um... I AM THE ADMINISTRATOR! so i click "continue", then i get "you...
    • paradive
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    • administrator command line corrupted files explorer issues file deletion file management folder lock full control music folder permission issues system access takeown command technical support troubleshooting unlock software user permissions windows 10 windows 11 windows security
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 HELP!!! User Account folder Locked and CAN NOT BE DELETED...

    I recently bought my laptop with Windows 7. My son created a User Account with Admin right. He went back to college and deleted his account by control panel, user account delete method. There in my C:\User\ directory is his user account folder with a lock on it. I can't delete it, even though I...
    • Win7Hahn
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    • admin rights control panel file system folder lock ownership permissions security settings troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Folder in Use

    Running Windows 7, Explorer 8, and Norton 360 v4 When trying to rename or delete files or folders, I often get Folder in Use The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program. I check the task manager and sure enough something is running. I do an...
    • Oldie
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    • error message explorer 8 file deletion file management folder lock norton 360 rename files task manager user assistance windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 any way to lock diff partition

    windows 7 so i have 1 HDD but 2 partitions 1 for OS and programs 2 for songs, movies and other garbage now as admin, i can lock folders on partition 1 but for partition 2 (whole) i dont have anything to chose from only "Everyone" is on list and has full control but when i want to...
    • Suumpmolk
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    • access permissions admin rights file access folder lock hdd management parental control partitioning security user control windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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