Windows XP access issues

itguy91 · Joined: Aug 20, 2010 Posts: 1

Hello,

I have a server 2003 level domain. I am trying to access a share on my 2008 R2 server from a windows XP workstation. Even though I am sure that the end user has access to the share, I am unable to access the share because "Access is Denied".

I would appreciate any thoughts you may have.

P.S. there is nothing in the event viewers on the workstation or server.

Thanks,

Billy

PhotoCarp · Joined: Sep 06, 2007 Posts: 207 Location: New Jersey

Has the XP workstation been added to the server's client list?
Has the user been added to the server's user list?
Does the user have sufficient permissions?

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 2240 Location: Central FL, USA

This answer is not specific to this problem:

I've solved many of the "You don't have permission" problems in XP by installing the "Take Ownership" registry tweak that was actually written for Vista and Win-7.
That has allowed me to rename files and delete files that were formerly unavailable to me due to those nasty "Access Denied" messages.

It's totally infuriated me that any OS would tell me I don't have permission to do what I want with my own computer, where I'm the builder, installer and the IT Manager and only user. Evil or Very Mad

If I don't have the permission, who in the world WOULD have it????
Well, "Take Ownership" solves a lot of those problems.
It's a simple little script and is available over the internet from several different sources. Just Google for it.
Here is just one source. I just tried it and it still works.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-exp...er-righ

After running the script, the "Take Ownership" option will appear in the Right-Click context menu.
Just right click on any file or folder and "Take Ownership" of it and it's yours.
I install this program for every one of my Vista and Win-7 customers.

Good Luck,
Doc Cool

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drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 2240 Location: Central FL, USA

WoW! that was quick.....I didn't even see it. Rolling Eyes

jpmtjr · Joined: Feb 17, 2003 Posts: 8

In fact that would have to be Domain Administrator. This tool would work when you are talking about a Stand Alone machine but not a Client/Server Scenario.

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 2240 Location: Central FL, USA

I suspected that, but since I don't do networked PC's, I wasn't really sure.

But every PC user or tech today, should have a copy of "Take Ownership" handy if not already installed.

Just a thought.......

Doc Cool

nickpatel · Joined: May 15, 2010 Posts: 28

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BudDurland · Joined: Dec 05, 2002 Posts: 522