Can't you use the file security to allow delete access to only nominated
groups/individuals? That can allow update to everyone. See you desktop
support for help.

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RP
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"Rod Jones" wrote in message
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Not sure if this is a excel issue, how can I prevent a file (Excel
workbook)
from being deleted from a network drive. What i've done so far is to get
is a
make a copy of it's self in a hidden folder, but it's only a matter of
time
before someone works it out. Any ideas anyone.
Thank you for your time