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Can I lock the directory so I don't accidentaly move a folder?

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I have multiple email accounts within Thunderbird. A couple of the email accounts have many folders. Sometimes when I scroll up/down I accidently move a folder.

Is there anyway to LOCK the directory so I don't accidentally move a folder?

Thank you

I have multiple email accounts within Thunderbird. A couple of the email accounts have many folders. Sometimes when I scroll up/down I accidently move a folder. Is there anyway to LOCK the directory so I don't accidentally move a folder? Thank you

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Hello there Teched68048. We have read your message.


We try to help you.


Hello there it is indeed possible. You will have to adjust the rights in the system that you work with. And now I am talking about your own computer machine.


Let me hear from you.


Greetings Firefox Volunteer.

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Hello there teched68048

Please read:

use A good antivirus with it. And A good Cleaner besides it.

-Think of it before doing this-


Yes. Use the NTFS permissions to remove peoples ability to delete the folders. This will prevent them from moving them to another location.

To remove delete permissions you have to edit the rights in the advanced editor then remove the delete right from the folder. You should also remove the Take owership and change permissions rights as having these rights will allow people to reset the security back and move the folder.

but you are not at an office.

Greetings Firefox volunteer.

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Modified by sfhowes