[Query]How to lock folders in USB ext drive?

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  1. F5ing
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    I think NTFS always evaluates deny selection first and therefore will take precedence over any allow.

    You can test against specific users/groups by drilling a little deeper into the dialogs (Advanced button) to see how NTFS will evaluate your selections.
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  3. FaberTech
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    here is information if anyone ever looses control of your disk by using the deny option.

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