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by jforster

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Our network has a file server running 2000 server with a "user" share, the end users are about 50/50 2K and XP with Office Xp,2003 and 2007 (saving 2003 compatible). My problem is that random files when accessed will show that user does not have permission, but if you add a generic domain user, click apply and all specified permissions come back. One PC has the problem routinly in that if a user, admin or other, creates a file and saves it, no one can access it without going and adding permissions. Even from the user/machine that owns it. Does anyone have any ideas?

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by retro77

What are the permissions set on the Share [not NTFS]?

Windows will take the most restrictive if there is a conflict.

by jforster

The drive itself is NTFS with some folders having independent share priveliges. The main folder in question is a series of excel logs, so any domain user has full control

by retro77

Start getting used to setting your non-admin [Domain Users] to modify permissions rather than full control. The difference is that they cant edit the permissions with only modify access. You may have someone 'tinkering' with the permissions and causing your nightmare.

Other than that, I do not know why a set of permissions would change back and forth.

Also are all of the end users on the domain? If they are not then you may be getting your 'change in permissions' that way. Users not on the domain may not see the permissions correctly.

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