Network recycle bin?

[TheOverlord]

Is there a way or a program that will let me have a Recycle Bin of sorts for files deleted across the network? I plan to give other people access to a shared folder and would prefer a way to save files that they might accidentally delete since windows normally bypasses the Recycle Bin when deleting files over the network.

 

[TheOverlord]

one problem seems to have sorted itself out overnight. so i just need a network recycle bin now...

 

[spyordie007]

There isnt such a thing, why not just only give them read access so they cannot change/delete things?

The other option would be to use 2K3 server for your file server and enable volume shadow copy as it can be used to "undelete" things.

 

[TheOverlord]

I know programs like Undelete can do what I want but I was hoping someone know of a freeware alternative...

 

[spyordie007]

why not just only give them read access so they cannot change/delete things?

 

[SeTeS]

You might try this:

http://www.pa-soft.com/frameenglish.htm

I'm not sure if it catches files deleted over the network, but it works great for versioning / catching modifications.

Definitely worth a look.

 

[Nothinman]

If you run NetWare you can salvage any files that were deleted, the system only purges them disk space gets low or when you manually purge them.

 

[Triplex]

There was I seem to remember using a program called undelete. It managed anything deleted on the computer by default. Even a program install. The files replaced would be moved to a bin. It has been awhile since I used this. It, if I remember correctly was for 2k pro. I used it on a test server for 2ksv but it had problems once the files became numerous "lockups". You might try a search for it. If I find it on an old disk I will give you more info on it. I liked the concept because if some oned deleted files across multiple directories it was easy to just restore the deleted files w/ a point and click menu!

Good Luck

 

[Frightcrawler]

Restoration (Free Undelete)

 

[spyordie007]

For the 3rd time I ask

Originally posted by: spyordie007

why not just only give them read access so they cannot change/delete things?