NT/RDR: "Access Denied" with Windows NT 4.0 Ntbackup

 Last reviewed: March 20, 1997
Article ID: Q157979
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

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.

Additional query words: backup access denied prodnt
Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbnetwork ntbackup NTSrvWkst
Version : 4.0
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 20, 1997
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