modify deny

The modify deny permission setting in Windows is used to prevent users from modifying files or folders, including deleting, renaming, or changing content. However, applying modify deny can conflict with read access, as seen in Windows 11 where setting modify deny to prevent deletion also blocks read permissions. This tag covers troubleshooting permission conflicts, particularly when trying to grant read-only access while denying modification. Discussions focus on Windows file sharing and NTFS permissions, highlighting the challenge of balancing read access with modification restrictions. Users seek solutions to allow viewing but prevent deletion or changes, often encountering limitations in the standard permission interface.