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How to make a partition on external storage read-only? And revert to normal?

Sometimes, I have to give my external storage someone else. But, I am worry about files and folders which accidentally deleted, moved, changed etc... Therefore, it is enough that data on the disk can be readable. Writing support not desired. So, 1)…
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Restricting table cell resizing in Word

Is it possible to restrict users from resizing the cells of a table in protected documents in MS Word 2010? I want to restrict them from making any changes to the layout of the table (or, at least, to restrict them from changing the width of…
Mihai Todor
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Write to SDHC card fails

I am using a Sandisk 8 GB micro SDHC card on my MileStone. The card is detected and mounted. I can read data from the SD card, but cannot write to it. There is no error when I attempt to write to the card. It appears as if it's working fine, but…
WayneWan
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protect partition/disk from being deleted

Sometimes Windows marks its system reserved partition as protected, meaning you cannot delete it directly from Windows disk management; you have to use diskpart delete override command. I use disk management often to delete and create partition on…
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Libreoffice Writer: how to enter data in a protected Word .doc form

I have a Word .doc file with form fields in it that I want to fill out in LibreOffice Writer. The file is protected (in MS Word), so only the fields can have data entered into them. However, none of the fields appear editable in Writer. If I try…
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How to unlock and remove a protected partition from Prestigio USB stick?

I have one of those fancy schmancy devices, which is given to me by a frustrated friend of mine. Device is a Prestigio Leather 8GB It identifies itself to Linux host as: Bus 001 Device 006: ID 1307:0165 Transcend Information, Inc. 2GB/4GB Flash…
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iptables to protect an off-grid device

Let's say I have two device at home: One is not connected to the ethernet as I don't want to be hackable. The other is a classic computer with Internet access. I'd like to get the status of the off-grid device without creating a breach. I got…
Manitoba
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how to delete protected file under WinXP SP3

there is a dir called C:\dcfa827bc56b26f4dc922bb28e on my hard disk that is protected or something and I can't view any files in the subdirs Program Files and Setup. I think this may be a rootkit, because I am admin, and still can't do anything. is…
Nate Koppenhaver
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Clicking on an unlocked cell on a protected sheet is unprotecting the sheet

I have a workbook with multiple sheets. There are unlocked and locked cells. I have a macro to protect all sheets. After I run the macro and all sheets are protected, when I then click on a cell that is unlocked, the sheet it is on is suddenly…
Ana
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How can I enable cell protection rules on Web Excel?

I'm using the Office 365 app of Microsoft Excel and I'm trying to protect the sheet while enabling a few cells to edit. While it works if I open the file in the app, the protection no longer works if a web version of the file has been opened. I have…
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Copy sheet with protected cell

I have an excel worksheet that I protected certain cells with a password. AM afraid it could be touched by another person. How would it be done to COPY A SHEET TO A NEW FILE AND RETAIN THE PROTECTED CELLS WITH PASSWORD?
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Bitlocker -> usb read only

I have Bitlocker installed and want to copy a file to a usb stick. Bitlocker denies that and consider the usb drive as write protected. I do not want to encrypt the stick. Is there any way to bypass this problem so I can copy a file?
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Excel 2013: Exit Protected View (not disable)?

I found lots on the internet about how to disable protected view. I don't want to disable it. I want it to still apply by default. But the the current file that is opened in Protected View, I want to exit Protected View. Is there any way to do …
user2153235
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Maintaining protected sheets/ranges when making copies in Google Classroom

I've looked everywhere for an answer to this and I beginning to think there isn't one... I'm sharing a google sheet with protected ranges by "making a copy for each student" when posting the assignment. By doing this, the owner of the spreadsheet…
Cory
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Adding WindowsImageBackup to protected folders in windows 10

I use the Windows 10 backup program to save a full system image to a secondary harddisk (D:). To prevent ransomware from accessing it I am considering adding D:\WindowsImageBackup to "Protected folders" in "Windows Defender Security Center". Can…
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