Protecting a File From Accidental Deletion

There is a simple way to protect a file from accidental deletion and changes by changing the file's attributes. You can flag the file as "READ ONLY," and then no one can accidentally delete or change the contents of that file until the attribute is reset. To do this, right click on the file name in any Windows Explorer window. Select Properties from the drop down menu. On the General tab, check the "Read Only" check box. Click the Apply button, then the OK button. To remove the "Read Only" setting so you can work on the file again, simply uncheck the "Read Only" check box.