Skyferret
February 23rd, 2009, 13:06
I doubt if I would be the first to think of this. The question is, can I set the system32 folder's attributes to "read only." You know the part where you right click and select "properties" and check off read only. It will then ask me if I want all sub-directories and files to be the same attribute, in which everything is read only.
The reasoning behind this is, regardless of whatever security software that you are using, I see it as an added protection against any maleware that might slip by and change important system files or rewrite them and corrupt them. I am aware that when you get say windows updates, or install new software, then certain changes or important archiving must happen to these files. So if I needed to envoke such actions, I could simply uncheck this attribute and simply recheck it when all is said and done. So when the action of "install" is about to happen, I simply perform this simple task of unchecking it.
Now, the all important questions. Will Windows start if I do this or will I screw things up royally and my computer wont start? Will everything function normally such as running applications or just web surfing? Are there viruses that can sneak by even if I do this?
So metaphorically speaking, no one sneaks in the door when I'm not looking and I will have to be there to unlock it and see just who wants in with my permission.
Any input on this would be welcome.
The reasoning behind this is, regardless of whatever security software that you are using, I see it as an added protection against any maleware that might slip by and change important system files or rewrite them and corrupt them. I am aware that when you get say windows updates, or install new software, then certain changes or important archiving must happen to these files. So if I needed to envoke such actions, I could simply uncheck this attribute and simply recheck it when all is said and done. So when the action of "install" is about to happen, I simply perform this simple task of unchecking it.
Now, the all important questions. Will Windows start if I do this or will I screw things up royally and my computer wont start? Will everything function normally such as running applications or just web surfing? Are there viruses that can sneak by even if I do this?
So metaphorically speaking, no one sneaks in the door when I'm not looking and I will have to be there to unlock it and see just who wants in with my permission.
Any input on this would be welcome.