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Server 2008 SBS Folder/file permissions problem?
Our client running Server SBS 2008, one of the users has reported:
"- I have a folder on my desktop which only has a shortcut to a website in it.
- I cannot delete this shortcut or the parent folder, even if I try via \\srv\D$\Users\FolderRedir
It says in the Security tab for the shortcut:
You do not have permission to view or edit this object’s permission settings.
so I cannot change the settings.
I even tried logging into the server as both me and your account and trying to delete it there but with no luck.
The folder I would like deleting is:
\\srv\D$\Users\FolderRedir
with only one file in it called
Outlook via Gmail.url
It is the file that has the permission issues, which stop the folder from being deleted.
I also cannot move or copy the file in any way."
___
I've also had a look on their server and I (even as admin) cannot do anything with this folder.
Any ideas?
"- I have a folder on my desktop which only has a shortcut to a website in it.
- I cannot delete this shortcut or the parent folder, even if I try via \\srv\D$\Users\FolderRedir
It says in the Security tab for the shortcut:
You do not have permission to view or edit this object’s permission settings.
so I cannot change the settings.
I even tried logging into the server as both me and your account and trying to delete it there but with no luck.
The folder I would like deleting is:
\\srv\D$\Users\FolderRedir
with only one file in it called
Outlook via Gmail.url
It is the file that has the permission issues, which stop the folder from being deleted.
I also cannot move or copy the file in any way."
___
I've also had a look on their server and I (even as admin) cannot do anything with this folder.
Any ideas?
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