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

If somebody tries to mess with MY security on MY computer S/He would be killed immediately :-))))