Two of NTFS permissions are: Delete Subfolders and Files and Delete. What is the difference between these permissions?
Delete Subfolders and Files
The Delete Subfolders and Files permission applies only to folders and allows or denies the user from deleting subfolders and files, even if the Delete permission is not granted on the subfolder or file.
Delete
The Delete permission allows or denies the user from deleting the file or folder. If you do not have a Delete permission on a file or folder, you can delete the file or folder if you are granted Delete Subfolders and Files permissions on the parent folder.
File and folder special permissions
The following table describes file and folder special permissions.…
