Windows 10: Excel files on a Samba network drive don't open

Hello!


I have a Microsoft Server 2019 Standard with MS Office installed. I also have a Linux server that shares each user's ~/windows/ directory through Samba with their account when they're logged in. However, when they open a .xslx file located in the said directory, the following error appears:


"Sorry, we couldn't find <USER HOME>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\INetCache\Content.MSO\111191F2.xlsx. It is possible it was moved, renamed or deleted?"


Saving the file locally and opening it after works without any problems.


Any help would be much appreciated!

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For example, in the list related to:
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- this list:



- this list:




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application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet

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