Is there a software that prevents deleting files?

[Nevets]

I know that window has the built in feature of setting security permissions, but I don't think that would work in my case. These laptops are not part of the domain or anything.

Here's a little background:
I have a client that loans out many company laptops, since their employees are working on the road all the time. These laptops are usually brand new with pre-installed programs that they may need. When it's time to let someone go, there's a possibility that the employee may delete important documents/files. We usually have to use a file recovery tool like recuva to locate these items. Hopefully, there's a solution or alternative to this problem.

So I was wondering if there's any software that would prevent files from getting deleted or possibly even relocating the trash bin to a hidden folder. What would you guys do in a case like this? I've tried searching for an answer, but have not found a solution. One cool feature I did find was LoJack could lock the computer remotely, but it still does not help me with the file deletion problem.

 

[citizensmith]

windows file permissions do'nt need a domain or anything. Its' built in to the system

 

[Moltuae]

Make the user a standard (non-admin) user and modify the NTFS permissions of the relevant files and folders to take away their ability to make modifications ..... job done.


If they need to be able to edit the files, however, you're going to need to add automatic backups with versioning . Just schedule frequent automatic backups to a folder/location that they have no access to.

 

[Nevets]

Thanks for the recommendation, the automatic backup to a folder/location where they have no access is a great solution.

 

[AndyM]

Check out Computrace from Absolute software. Before the client fires/gets rid of the emplyee, you could remotely lock the computer and also perform a backup.

https://www.absolute.com/en/products/absolute-computrace

And a built in bonus - if the laptop is ever lost or stolen, then you're covered as well

Andy

 

[Moltuae]

And a built in bonus - if the laptop is ever lost or stolen, then you're covered as well

Cool.

And, as another built-in-bonus, the employer will no longer have to face the uncomfortable deed of telling someone they're fired. Once the backup starts and the computer is locked, they'll know!