What is write protection?

Write protection is a feature that protects the files, directories, and volumes from being changed or deleted. It is identified as deny-write in the features list. By default, this feature is enabled.

If you write-protect a directory or volume, write protection is applied to all files and subdirectories in that directory or volume. If any file residing in a directory or subdirectory is write-protected, you can't rename, move, or delete its parent directory.

This feature is in effect only when Change Control is operating in Enabled mode.

Any unauthorized attempt to change the contents of a write-protected component is prevented and an event is generated.