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>The only way you can do this is to isolate the data and not give the user direct access to it. You can put the data on a server, then only allow the users access through a COM server.

Craig,thanks for your reply.
I was looking for some from of security for existing apps, so it is not a runner to develop com coponetents.

Is there any way within NT or Novell, to 'Hide' files from explorer , but let them be visible to the app. This would give alimited orm of security from 'prying' eyes.

Regards.

Gerard