How to set permission on file?

[hughLg]

I'm using Windows XP SP2, my hard disk has been splitted into 2:
c: (ntfs, containing windows)
d: (fat32, containing user files)

In c:, I can make the files private from other users by putting the files into my personal folder. I've put some shared files in Share Documents folder and d:, but how can I make those shared files can only be read and user without modification by some prospected user?

Because I've some books which're user to everyone to read, at the same time, I worry it'll be deleted accidentally or modified by, let's say inexperienced user.

 

[aquias]

Give the user "Read Only" access to the files that you don't wish them to delete. It allows them to open files but not to make any changes.

Full explanation of Windows XP Permissions...

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304040