Sorry, not sure if I should post this here or in Security, but I'm looking for a program that isn't too obstructive that will allow me to read folder contents normally, but if I want to modify a file inside said folder, it prompts for a password.
Just an idea I had thought due to the recent string of ransomware attacks. If a bot gets in and starts encrypting files, I've been told read-only files won't be affected. My initial thought was a read-only setting can easily be changed through command line without much confirmation from the user.
However, rather than unchecking the box each time I want to modify, I was thinking a password protection would be more secure and easier to use. But I don't want to enter a password for access, just for modify.
Another application for such a request is to allow others to access documents, but not accidently delete or move files from it. For example, I have a folder full of movies, that I frequently copy to and copy from. I want everyone in my house to have access to this folder to view the movies, but don't want them delete any, or rename them. When I transfer a new movie to the folder, I get a password box, enter the password, and it transfers. No fiddling with read-only properties.
Seems like a feature that should be built into Windows, but I can't find anything. Anyone know of a lightweight software that does this? If not, anyway to password authenticate the read-only switch? That way I could make a batch file that will let me toggle it. Or if this is built into Windows, even if complicated, like through admin accounts and shared folders, please point me the way.
Just an idea I had thought due to the recent string of ransomware attacks. If a bot gets in and starts encrypting files, I've been told read-only files won't be affected. My initial thought was a read-only setting can easily be changed through command line without much confirmation from the user.
However, rather than unchecking the box each time I want to modify, I was thinking a password protection would be more secure and easier to use. But I don't want to enter a password for access, just for modify.
Another application for such a request is to allow others to access documents, but not accidently delete or move files from it. For example, I have a folder full of movies, that I frequently copy to and copy from. I want everyone in my house to have access to this folder to view the movies, but don't want them delete any, or rename them. When I transfer a new movie to the folder, I get a password box, enter the password, and it transfers. No fiddling with read-only properties.
Seems like a feature that should be built into Windows, but I can't find anything. Anyone know of a lightweight software that does this? If not, anyway to password authenticate the read-only switch? That way I could make a batch file that will let me toggle it. Or if this is built into Windows, even if complicated, like through admin accounts and shared folders, please point me the way.
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