The problem
Users can have correct share permissions but still receive Access Denied because NTFS permissions, inheritance or group membership are wrong.
Recommended approach
Check both layers: SMB share permissions and NTFS permissions. Keep permissions group-based and avoid unnecessary Deny rules.
Step-by-step checklist
- Confirm the user is in the intended security group.
- Check NTFS permissions on the folder.
- Check the SMB share permissions.
- Review inheritance and recent changes.
- Test with a normal user account and document the final access model.
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