Permissions in Server 2008
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I created a folder that need to be tightened down to one Full Control user. Other users can read and execute.
However when I got that that folder form another user, that user can still make changes to the file. Sharing is apparently different in '08 than it was in '03.
What all do I need to do to prevent changes to this file except by that one user?
Thanks
thedslguy
I created a folder that need to be tightened down to one Full Control user. Other users can read and execute.
However when I got that that folder form another user, that user can still make changes to the file. Sharing is apparently different in '08 than it was in '03.
What all do I need to do to prevent changes to this file except by that one user?
Thanks
thedslguy
NVIT
Assuming the UserToLockOut previously had the right to make changes before you locked it down, UserToLockOut must logout then logon to see new rights.
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NewVillageIT
UserToLockOut is a term with which I am not familiar.
Tell me more about it, please.
Thanks
tdg
UserToLockOut is a term with which I am not familiar.
Tell me more about it, please.
Thanks
tdg
Sorry, I just meant in general - the user you want to lock out or restrict from that folder or file. It is not a switch or setting.
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NewVillageT
OK, I get it.
Look at the screenshot I sent. you will notice that Users is the user I have selected and it is both Full Control and greyed out so I cannot change it.
I believe this is the reason that any user can make changes to the file.
OK, I get it.
Look at the screenshot I sent. you will notice that Users is the user I have selected and it is both Full Control and greyed out so I cannot change it.
I believe this is the reason that any user can make changes to the file.
I don't see an attachment.
What have you done so far to try to restrict access?
when I got that that folder form another userPlease clarify.
What have you done so far to try to restrict access?
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NewVillageT
That should have read "When I go to that folder from another user....."
I have given one user Full Control and the other users I gave Read & Execute
I'll get another screenshot and attach it
screenshot.jpg
That should have read "When I go to that folder from another user....."
I have given one user Full Control and the other users I gave Read & Execute
I'll get another screenshot and attach it
screenshot.jpg
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NewVillageIT
I'll try this over the weekend.
Thanks
tdg
I'll try this over the weekend.
Thanks
tdg
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I tried this and the result was a loss of information such that the user had to rebuild the file.
She was pretty upset and so was her boss.
They have decided to leave it as is.
There is definitely something wrong with the file, but I'm not willing to risk any further damage.
I will split the points
tdg
She was pretty upset and so was her boss.
They have decided to leave it as is.
There is definitely something wrong with the file, but I'm not willing to risk any further damage.
I will split the points
tdg
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Oops
No need to split them.
No need to split them.
@thedslguy,
I'm confused. You awarded points but it doesn't sound like it worked due to "...loss of information"
Still, the steps I showed would not damage the file contents. At the most, it would hide the file itself from certain users except the Full Control user, domain admin, or administrator. The file would still be there, accessible to these excepted users. In addition, I mentioned to do a test folder.
I'm confused. You awarded points but it doesn't sound like it worked due to "...loss of information"
Still, the steps I showed would not damage the file contents. At the most, it would hide the file itself from certain users except the Full Control user, domain admin, or administrator. The file would still be there, accessible to these excepted users. In addition, I mentioned to do a test folder.