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Apple MAC OSX Lion not searching server network location

I have a file server running windows server 2008 R2, and then there's a few MACs that are having problems searching on the server. I've attached a picture for example.
I think the server drive is using NTFS, so could it be that Apple doesn't read NTFS?
How do I fix this?

steveberkdotcom

Try this Apple KB article, it describes making SMB connections from a Mac client to a Windows share.

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Eoin OSullivan

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Dan

ASKER

YEs, currently the users are able to connect to the server via SMB protocol and access the files, they just can't search.

Eoin OSullivan

You don't mention what version of OSX the Macs are running but there is a KNOWN issue with OSX Lion being unable to search SMB network volumes.

There is a huge posting here covering the issue but few users have had any resolution
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3194502?start=60&tstart=0

You could try this tip here
http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/20305/lion-not-searching-smb-volume

Did you try EasyFind? Did it work? It should be a fall back until Apple address the issue with OSX Lion and the new imlementation of SAMBA which seems to be the main cause of the issue.

Dan

ASKER

Yes, we are using LION, great. I will try easyfind as soon as the users install it.

Dan

ASKER

Thanks, the program works, so I told the user he has two options, either use the program or wait for Apple to come out with a fix. Thanks again for your help. He doesn't like it as he has to open the app everytime he needs to search.

Eoin OSullivan

Make sure your users apply the latest OSX updates. Lion is at 10.7.3 at present although i don't know if the issue is resolved yet.