Restricting folder access

[tim55]

To restrict access to a folder shared using the "Add a shared folder" wizard, I can simply remove the default Everyone from the share permissions and add selected users. This works fine.

However, when I create a Security Group using the "Add a Security Group" wizard, add selected users to it and then add that group to the shared folder permissions instead of individual users, it doesn't allow access.

I am sure I have done this before without problem. Where might I be going wrong? Thanks.

 

[tim55]

As is often the case, I have solved the issue. On the face of it, the problem is exactly as originally described.

However, while individual user permissions are propagated immediately after clicking Apply or OK, group permissions in this case are not. And running GPUPDATE on a PC doesn't do it either. Only when logging back on does the change in permissions get recognised.

 

[dbustamante]

make sure they have both permissions to the folder under the sharing section and access to the folder under security.