Weird file-sharing problem (XP sp2)

[pookguy88]

Ok here's the deal, I'm trying to share a simple mp3 folder and for some reason the sub-directories of this folder can be shared fine but when I try to read/copy anything from the main directory it gives me a write protection error... I can view the files in explorer (like see what is there) I just can't get access to them.

For example:

//server/mp3 <---- any files in here get the write protection error if i try to access them
//server/mp3/new <---- files in here are fine

wtf is going on??

all my sharing permissions are fine, they have to be since i can share the sub folder.

anyways, file sharing is always a bane of mine, always gets f*cked up for some reason or another

 

[pookguy88]

anyone?

 

[avey]

Your share permissions may be fine but what about the NTFS permissions?

NTFS permissions are set via the Security tab when you look at a folder's properties.

 

[WiseOldDude]

Not all applications 'like' url naming as a way to access networked disks for folders. Map the driver or folder as a lettered drive then try and access with your application..

 

[pookguy88]

but why will it work for sub-directories???

i can't even copy and paste out of it

 

[stash]

It would be helpful if we knew the exact error you get.

 

[pookguy88]

Its a write-protect error
like it will say, disk is full or write protect is on

 

[stash]

Ok, still not enough information. The only folder that is actually shared is \\server\mp3, correct? What are the share permissions on that share? What are the file permissions on the mp3 folder?

Are the subfolders inheriting file permissions from the parent (mp3)? Do you get the error when you just try to open files in the mp3 directory? Does it happen when you try to copy files from that directory? Move files from that directory? What happens if you try to copy or move files into that directory? What happens when you try to create a new file in that directory?

 

[pookguy88]

Originally posted by: STaSh
Ok, still not enough information. The only folder that is actually shared is \\server\mp3, correct?

Yes

What are the share permissions on that share?

Full Access: Allow users to change my files

What are the file permissions on the mp3 folder?

Should be the same as above if i set it for that folder, no?

Are the subfolders inheriting file permissions from the parent (mp3)?

How can i see this?

Do you get the error when you just try to open files in the mp3 directory?

yes

Does it happen when you try to copy files from that directory?

"error copying file or folder" access denied
write error

Move files from that directory?

write error

What happens if you try to copy or move files into that directory?

it works

What happens when you try to create a new file in that directory?

it works

 

[pookguy88]

the other weird thing is if i try to take off the read-only check in the folder attributes (of mp3) and apply it, once i go back to properties, its checked again. but that should still be ok, because reading would mean i would able to copy out of that folder and read mp3s....

 

[pookguy88]

anyone?