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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.