How to open a files properties/security window?

[fsX]

Hello all,
Anyone know how to open the security window on a file?
Thats when you right click on a file and select Properties/Security...

Im trying to do this using C# and I cant find any references....
Thx,
fsX

 

[PlausiblyDamp]

http://www.computerhelp.forum/showthread.php?t=87965 was posted less than 2 hours before yours about exactly the same topic, may be worth keeping your eye on that one to see if anything comes up.

 

[fsX]

Thanks for your relpy, but Im looking for the security properties window... That thread might not get there...
fsX

 

[TripleB]

Hey,

You might look @ the solution i posted on my thread about the properties dialog box maybe you can start from there ......

this one:

Greetz

 

[fsX]

Thanks TripleB,
I will give that a try!

 

[fsX]

I gave it a try and this API wont do the trick...
You can only preform these functions on a folder/file:

edit - Launches an editor and opens the document for editing.
find - Initiates a search starting from the specified directory.
open - Launches an application. If this file is not an executable file, its associated application is launched.
print - Prints the document file.
properties - Displays the objects properties.

fsX

 

[TripleB]

Hey fsx,

tell me if I am mistaking but doesnt the security tab only show when you are logged on as Administrator or in save mode??

Greetz

 

[fsX]

Hi TripleB,
Thats not true...
On Windows servers by default you will always see the security tab, on Windows XP you need to remove Use simple file sharing from Windows Explorer to see it.......

fsX

 

[TripleB]

ok good to know but still,

If I use my code in save mode(because i didnt knew your answer) it I get the file properties AND the security tab so .....

 

[fsX]

It works fine for me too... but I want the program to run a little smoother and show the security tab right from the start; instead of clicking the security tab...
Dont want to confuse the end user....

fsX

 

[Joe Mamma]

look for some p/invoke code for GetFileVersionInfo and GetFileVersionInfoSize and build your own display

 

[fsX]

Hi Joe Mamma,

look for some p/invoke code for GetFileVersionInfo and GetFileVersionInfoSize and build your own display

How could you use this to see the NTFS security?

fsX

 

[Joe Mamma]

Hi Joe Mamma,


How could you use this to see the NTFS security?

fsX

I didnt read your post closely enough. . . give me a few theres a different api call for this. . . one moment

 

[Joe Mamma]

You want GetNamedSecurityInfo P/Invoke -

http://www.pinvoke.net/default.aspx/advapi32.GetNamedSecurityInfo

havent tried it but it looks right