Windows 10: It is possible to prevent a single application writing data to a specific folder?

I have an application that writes temp files in %appdata%/Local/Temp. I wanted to know if there is a way, either using Windows 10 or a third-part solution, to prevent that application from doing it.

The easiest way would be disabling writing on the entire Temp folder, but I want it to be accessible to other applications.

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Windows 10 search for a specific folder name and file name

Carlos: Thanks for your reply. What you suggest is what I have been doing. I search for folders with a specific name and get a list. Then I have to search each folder for a specific file. So it's a two step search and that's what I was trying to avoid.

I assume there are applications out there that allow for an "AND" search in Windows. I'll try that approach.

Thanks, again.

 

Folder security to prevent accidentally overwriting raw data?

I work in research and most of the raw data we get is extremely precious, as it cannot be recreated.

But often image processing software automatically modifies the source image file, so if you forget to make a duplicate you can ruin months of work, potentially costing yourself thousands of dollars. As such we're all very cautious but if possible I'd like to
prevent this using Windows 10 security settings on the folder containing the raw data:

• I would add the raw image data into the folder
• Once in the folder, copies of file could be made into other folders where they could be freely mamnipulated
• But the original file could not be modified in any way or deleted

Anyone have any ideas how I would go about setting a folder like this up?

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How to always allow administrator permissions for a specific application

Hi Lyon,

Windows 10 gives users the ability to customize how they run applications. We suggest that you follow the steps below on how to grant administrator permission to a specific application:

• Click the Windows icon on your Windows 10 screen that will open the list of applications. Right click on the specific application that you wish to have an admin permission, click the
  More and click Open file location.
• A new window will open to the location of the program. Right-click on the program and click
  Properties from the pop-up menu.
• In the Properties window, click the Shortcut tab and then click
  Advanced.
• In the Advanced Properties window, check the box next to
  Run as administrator and click OK.
  
• The program will now open in administrator mode when you click the shortcut from the Start menu. Repeat the steps above for other desired applications.

Let us know if you need further assistance.