Restrict file copying but allow reading

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Can this be done? I thought that the traverse folder/execute files perm
would allow this with the list folders perm disabled, and having a shortcut
to the file, but this didnt work.

I need to be able to place a highly confidential file in a shared network
location for many people to read, but we do not want them to copy it. This
will be a locked down pdf so they wont be able to print, or copy text
either.

I understand that the read permission is basically like giving copy rights.
Im just hoping someone has somehow created a work around.

If I hide the file this would work, but its too easy to show hidden files.
Unfortunately I cant super hide files, and I cant control via group policy
the show hidde files button.

There must be a way to do this? Im willing to hear any suggestions.

Please advise.

Thanks

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.file_system (More info?)

Any one? I imagine Im not the only person running into this issue. Is anyone
using some sort of rights management tools? There must be something.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

John

"John Guderian" <lanadmin@avrinc.com> wrote in message
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> Can this be done? I thought that the traverse folder/execute files perm
> would allow this with the list folders perm disabled, and having a
> shortcut to the file, but this didnt work.
>
> I need to be able to place a highly confidential file in a shared network
> location for many people to read, but we do not want them to copy it. This
> will be a locked down pdf so they wont be able to print, or copy text
> either.
>
> I understand that the read permission is basically like giving copy
> rights. Im just hoping someone has somehow created a work around.
>
> If I hide the file this would work, but its too easy to show hidden files.
> Unfortunately I cant super hide files, and I cant control via group policy
> the show hidde files button.
>
> There must be a way to do this? Im willing to hear any suggestions.
>
> Please advise.
>
> Thanks
>