>>How can I programatically set the Folder Permissions from within my vfp applications?
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>> I need to be able to check the Folder Permissions and set them to give Everyone and System full control over the folder!
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>And you are sure that sysadmins will be very happy with this?
>Just put in your requirements that the users who will use your application need to have fill rights over the folder where data resides and let sysadmins do their jobs.
>If everyone can give and take rights what is the purpose of them?

The Sys Admins surely would not be happy if someone will be doing their job for them :))) Job security...