# Preventing system module deletion

**URL:** <https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/preventing-system-module-deletion/11057>\
**Category:** RobotStudio\
**Tags:** irc5, robotstudio, rapid\
**Created:** [March 10, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/preventing-system-module-deletion/11057 "2023-03-10T12:46:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![suffq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@suffq](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/suffq)\
**Post date:** [March 10, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/preventing-system-module-deletion/11057/1 "2023-03-10T12:46:52Z")

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Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone could help me with preventing system modules from being seen and/ or deleted.

I’ve looked into using the User Authorization System to create users with select permissions to stop system modules being deleted exclusively but I can seem to find the correct as I still need the ability to load program modules.

I’ve also looked into using the NOVIEW/ READONLY parameter but this only seems to limit viewing and doesn’t seem to stop deletion.

Can anyone suggest a potential work around for this? There’s been multiple instances of operators deleting system files accidently while trying to delete program files. Any type of prevention method would be greatly appreciated

Regards,  
Quinton

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**Author:** ![lemster68](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/tech-community.robotics.abb.com/lemster68/32/1945_2.png) [@lemster68](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/lemster68)\
**Post date:** [March 10, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/preventing-system-module-deletion/11057/2 "2023-03-10T12:52:58Z")

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Read this thread here:

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**Author:** ![suffq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@suffq](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/suffq)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/preventing-system-module-deletion/11057/3 "2023-03-13T14:52:01Z")

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how do I hide the BASE system module? I can seem to find/ create the correct pathing for this

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**Author:** ![lemster68](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/tech-community.robotics.abb.com/lemster68/32/1945_2.png) [@lemster68](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/lemster68)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/preventing-system-module-deletion/11057/4 "2023-03-13T14:57:38Z")

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What version of robotware are you using?

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**Author:** ![suffq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@suffq](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/suffq)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/preventing-system-module-deletion/11057/5 "2023-03-13T14:58:33Z")

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6.10.02

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**Author:** ![suffq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@suffq](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/suffq)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/preventing-system-module-deletion/11057/6 "2023-03-13T15:42:23Z")

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I’ve found the correct pathing the the BASE.sys. it’s RELEASE:/system/BASE.sys