Prevent file from deletion

[mrfargoreed]

Is there any way that I can protect a file from being accidentally erased? I've made it read-only, but as soon as I press delete, the file is deleted without even warning me that it is read-only.

If I can't protect it from being erased, what's the best utility to password protect files?

I'm not a fan of System Safety Monitor as I find it a little too complicated (although I am sure that the product is excellent judging from what I read at Wilders). I do think that NeoavaGuard is a great HIPS that had a folder protect feature, but it didn't work for me, so something along the same lines would be great - a way of protecting files and folders.

Many thanks

[MICRO]

-{ Quote: "Is there any way that I can protect a file from being accidentally erased? I've made it read-only, but as soon as I press delete, the file is deleted without even warning me that it is read-only.

If I can't protect it from being erased, what's the best utility to password protect files?

- a way of protecting files and folders.

Many thanks" }-
Maybe have a look at one of these, used and mentioned by ACF'ers - freeware.

http://hide-folder.basisbase.com/
http://axcrypt.axantum.com/
www.truecrypt.org/
www.yadabyte.com/yadabyte_portables.php
www.fspro.net/hide-folders-xp/

[dah145]

Prosecurity has this ability.

[mrfargoreed]

-{ Quote: "Maybe have a look at one of these, used and mentioned by ACF'ers - freeware." }-

Thanks MICRO - I already use Truecrypt. Actually, the file I wanted to prevent from deletion was my Truecrypt master password. It's a 20+ password of letters, numbers and characters that I could never remember in a million years, so wanted to make damn sure I would never delete it by mistake.

-{ Quote: "Prosecurity has this ability." }-

Thanks dah145 - haven't tried the latest version so will give it a try.


Thank you both for your replies :thumb:

[squash]

Why not just use in-built File permissions?

[Aspirin]

Why not keep it as a password protected SafeNote in the free AI RoboForm.

You can keep the Roboform data on a USB stick if you want as well.