1. As a result, Windows File Protection is not available under Windows Vista. 2. For another, this new Windows incorporates a technology called SFP, System File Protection . 3. Windows File Protection works by registering for notification of file changes in Winlogon. 4. :Sounds to me like your culprit might be Windows File Protection . 5. Also, a new System File Protection tool keeps you from accidentally deleting files. 6. To answer your second question, Windows has Windows File Protection ( WFP ). 7. For instance, file protection policies ( e . g. 8. A new capability designed to protect critical system files called Windows File Protection was introduced. 9. :This is exactly why I've argued against relying upon KrinkleBot as a first-line file protection measure. 10. Each directory can have different access privileges overlaid on top of the normal Unix file protections .