Learning Center » Ask Leo! » Can I prevent a file from being deleted? Can I prevent a file from being deleted? Can I prevent a file from being deleted? I have a file that is encrypted so that only I can read it. Now the problem is that although no one can read it, they can still delete it. I want to prevent that file from being deleted. The short answer is no. You can't prevent it. The longer answer is you can make it more difficult, but if someone is determined to delete the file, they probably still can. Continue reading Can I prevent a file from being deleted? Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week. Source: Can I prevent a file from being deleted? Please Note: The above article was not written by staff of Connor's Web Guide and thus we can guarantee the content or stability of its external link. Peer Rating System: Would you recommend this article? 1 2 3 4 5 0.00 out of 5, With 0 Votes