Hi All, I am using windows 2003 and 2008 server, I have done the sharing and provided the required access(Full, Contributer. etc) to the users. but after restarting the server the rights has changed to Read Only for all users except Administrator..It happens on Both the server. I m confused in that.. Is there any Windows patch which removing the rights.. or any other issue any suggestion welcome.. Thanks Mukesh

Hi, Please confirm whether both the share and NTFS permissions have been changed. How did you share the folder, if via “Share with”, please try Advanced Sharing option. First, please check whether the following link helps: File shares on iSCSI devices may not be re-created when you restart the computer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/870964 You can also check whether the issue occurs in Clean Boot mode: 1. Click "Start", click “Run” and type "msconfig" to start the System Configuration Utility. 2. Click the "Services" tab, check the "Hide All Microsoft Services" box and click Disable All (if it is not gray). 3. Click the "Startup" tab, click "Disable All" and click "OK". 4. Restart your computer. If the "System Configuration Utility" window appears, please check the box and click "OK". 5. Check the permissions again. If the issue persists, please consider enable auditing, please refer to the following links: Audit File Share http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772690(WS.10).aspx To audit NTFS permissions changes, please refer to: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserversecurity/thread/E432FFCA-7DE1-42A6-9B6C-19E15175A764 Thanks. NinaPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.