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    Solved: Hinder An Excel File For Deleting?

    Hi everyone,

    Is there a way to hinder for deleting an Excel file ?

    (Op.Sys.: XP Pro)

    Thanks a lot.
    Last edited by Erdin? E. Ka; 11-10-2006 at 06:05 AM.
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    I am sorry for bad English.
    Is there a way to keep | safe | protect for deleting an Excel file?

    I want that nobody can delete my Excel file.
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    I know some folder-locking programs and NTFS File System. But, i am wondering is there any different methods? (via coding, or Op.System Properties or etc...)
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    Burn a backup copy to CD
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    Thank you Johnske,

    I know backuping via,
    to a FDD,
    to a CD-DVD,
    to an antoher HDD,
    to a Data Cardridge,
    to a Web Server etc...

    Actually i don't need some backuping method.

    Thank you very much to kindy interest and help.

    Best regards.
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    Well, if it's on a computer it can be deleted - it's as simple as typing "Format C:"
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    Ok. I see that if i don't want someone's never delete my file, so i have to never create that file.

    Thank you to kindly helps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Erdin? E. Ka
    Ok. I see that if i don't want someone's never delete my file, so i have to never create that file.

    Thank you to kindly helps.
    Exactly...
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