NT/RDR: "Access Denied" with Windows NT 4.0 Ntbackup (157979)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q157979

SYMPTOMS

Windows NT 4.0 Ntbackup displays an "access denied" error if you try to access directories under a remote share to which you have connected. Therefore, you are not able to back up any remote files or directories.

WORKAROUND

Give the Backup Operator group or user the appropriate NTFS rights (Read) on all files and subdirectories. However, this implies that the Backup Operator group or user will be able to read files and directories from Windows Explorer also.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0.

A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression- tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/10/2001
Keywords:kbnetwork KB157979
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