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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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>Regards.
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>Gerard
There's not really anyway you can do what you want. The users need pretty much all rights for the files.
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer