Password Protected File Can Be Replaced By Fi

DocumentID: 616987
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 1:37:32 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 6.0 for DOS

Problem

Symptoms: In File Manager, if a customer marks several password-protected files, the customer can delete the files without being prompted for each file's password. Also, when a file has been saved with a password, customers can replace the file with another file of the same name without entering the password. As a result, the protected file is deleted. Customers would like password-protected files to be protected from within File Manager. Users should be prompted when deleting, renaming, or moving files in addition to being prompted when opening or viewing them. Solutions: This feature is working as designed. The password function was developed to protect the information, not the file itself. The password will not allow a user to read or edit a password-protected file. This protects the content of the file. The actual right to delete the file is not addressed and was not the intention when the Password feature was added to WP. Protecting the file itself is considered an enhancement to the program. Status: Enhance ***|enhance|*** Press Enter on link token to view statement.

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