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How to fix NTFS file permissions when access is lost- Resolution Guide

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • NTFS Permissions

Description

  • Follow this guide to help take ownership and/or restore permissions to gain access NTFS files and/or folders

Examples:

  • Users not able to access the cifs path and don't have permissions on the path
  • No user is able to change/modify or take ownership of the file/folders.
  • Unable to access share due to file-level permission issue. 

WARNING

NetApp recommends using Security Tab in Windows Explorer to manage NTFS ACLs.

 

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