I have a Windows Server 2016 member server that has a C: and a F: drive.
As Part of our standard file server build we remove all permissions from the root of the F: drive except for:
SYSTEM (Full Control)
Administrators (Full Control)
I've created a new domain user 'jakeadmin' and granted it membership of the Domain Admins group.
Domain Admins is a member of the member server's local Administrators group.
When I logon (via RDP) to the member server FILESERVER-01 as the domain user 'jakeadmin' this user cannot access the F: drive. I then tried adding the Domain Admins group with full control to the root of the F: drive but my 'jakeadmin' user still cannot access the F: drive:
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If I logon to Fileserver-01 as a local machine administrator I have no trouble accessing the F: drive at all.
Why can't I browse my F: drive, even if I'm in the Administrators group?
I don't see turning off UAC as a solution -
It's a terrible idea..
FYI: Effective Permissions below: (As you can see, everything is OK)
I have deployed Windows server 2012 file servers in the past and configured them the same yet I am able to browse the drive letter in question.. I'm reluctant to changing registry entries and accessing explorer using the 'Run as' mechanism ..
all administrators should be able to access all aspects of the file server.
Really can't get my head around this one..
Thanks again