File attributes read only setting does not prevent accidental deletion ?

[foofer]

Hi to all
I am using W7.
I have a folder with photo's that I want to protect from accidental deletion by myself the pc admin. and by any other users who have normal accounts.
If I set the folder properties to Read only I find that I can still delete the folder or any file inside , what is the correct way to make a folder or file read only in the true sence of the word , and which is the correct way to share this file with all the other PC users for viewing only with no risk of data loss.

Thanks

 

[DelJo63]

create a directory and then Share it; DO NOT [x] the Allow Others to modify contents.

[edit]btw: this sets the NTFS perms for Everyone group to Read and Execute but omits Delete, Modify, Write
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[foofer]

Thanks I'm gonna set it up as you have explained and post again .
It seems I was on the wrong track with trying to manipulate the Public folders for doing the sharing.

 

[foofer]

Hi once again
Yes the setup is working well for me now ,
Many thanks for the tip .

 

[DelJo63]

you're welcome & thanks for the feedback for other readers