Windows 10: Unable to add users or groups to shared folders on file share

I have had this issue for a very long time and I have not been able to resolve it after many attempts so I am reaching out to the community for help. I am guessing it is something so simple I will feel stupid once it is fixed.... hopefully! We have nailed it down to a UAC issue but how to modify it is where I am stuck.Let me start by stating that I am a domain admin on our network. The network itself is made up with both bare iron and VM's consisting of a handful of DC's, couple file servers, few SQL servers along with various other servers that are responsible for specific tasks. I am att

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Want to restrict standard user account to share any folder and sub-files, but admin account can share that folder and sub-files.

I Want to Restrict the Standard User Account from Sharing Any folder and files but the Admin Account Can Share that folder and files.

Till now I have used :- ( I'm Using Windows 11 pro edition )

Create a New User Group:

• In the Local Users and Groups window, right-click on "Groups" and select "New Group."
  
• Name the group (e.g., "RestrictedUsers") and click "Create."
  

1. Assign Permissions to the Folder:
   
   • Navigate to the folder you want to restrict in File Explorer.
     
   • Right-click on the folder, select "Properties," and go to the "Security" tab.
     
2. Remove Sharing Permissions for Standard Users:
   
   • In the Security tab, click on "Edit" or "Advanced" to modify permissions.
     
   • Select the standard user group (e.g., "Users") from the list and click "Remove" to revoke sharing permissions.
     
   • Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
     
3. Add Standard Users to the Restricted Group:
   
   • In the Local Users and Groups window (lusrmgr.msc), double-click on the group you created (e.g., "RestrictedUsers").
     
   • Click "Add" and add the standard user accounts you want to restrict from sharing.
     
   • Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
     

Is there any other alternate method to restrict the standard account to share file-folder?

 

How to share files or folder on a specific user on the network?

Hi Mateenn,

Thank you for keeping us posted.

I really appreciate all your efforts in trying to fix this issue.

I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if that helps.

Share files using Windows Home Groups:

Home groups were introduced in windows 7 and are designed to simplify the process of sharing files between the various PC. A home group is created initially on one PC and then each of your other computers connect to it in
order to link them all together. Once you have joined the home group, you can then decide which libraries and file types you want to share such as pictures, Documents and music.

To create a home group:

• Open up the Start menu and search for home group.
• Click on home group from the list of result that comes up.
• Your PC will now perform a quick search for any existing home group. But in this case we need to create one. After a moment or two, you should see a button to create.
• Tap this to create your home group.
• You will now be walked through a quick guide to get the home group setup.
• Tap next on the Windows that pops up to get started.
• Now choose what types of files you want to share with others who join your home group and tap next to continue.
• You home group will now be set up, and you will get a home group password generated. Make a note of this for other PC’s you want to join your network.
• Press Finish, and we are now done with this PC.

Joining a Home group:

• Open up the start menu and search for home group.
• Click on home group from the list of result that comes up.
• Your PC will now perform a quick search for any existing home group and should find the one we just created. Tap Join to continue.
• Type in the password you got from the setup previously.
• You will now be asked what files you want to share within the home group.
• Press Finish, and that’s the second PC now added to the home group.
• Now simply repeat that process with any other PC’s you want to join to the home group too.

Accessing files in the Home group:

• Now that you have connected your PC’s together, the next step is to actually find the files that you have shared within your home group. This is pretty easy as windows will show you the home group on the left hand sidebar
  within Windows Explorer.
• So to access the files.
• Open up Windows Explorer by clicking the Folder icon on your taskbar.
• Look for home group on the left and click this.
• You will then be shown all the computers in the home group, so click on the one you want to view.
• Now you will see the shared files from that PC, so again simply click on the folder or file you are after.

For reference:

I would suggest you to refer to the article given below and check if that helps.

Share files and folders

Windows help and learning

All the above steps holds good for windows 10 as well.

I hope this information is helpful.



Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

File sharing help

On the server click Start, type Computer Management or right click start and choose Computer Management from the utility menu.

Bring up the management console, select Shared Folders > Shares.

Are your shares in there? If so what permissions did you give them. Permissions are given to domain users and domain groups when you setup a Windows domain. Now that doesn't mean that other systems have to be joined to the domain but might need to access by using credentials with the username "domain\username" or "domain\security group".

If you want your home theater system to see the shared folders, you need to setup the share permissions to also include Everyone. While this is strongly not suggested in a domain environment, sometimes it is also tough to avoid. Seeing that it appears you're doing this as a home lab type of setup you should be alright.

Can you access the server via UNC path on your laptop? Open File Explorer, in the address bar type: \\your-server-name

If so can you see any shares? Does it ask for a password if you try to access the server and/or shares you can see? If you need your home theater system to see the folder you need to give it open access.

To confirm share settings, right click the folder you want to share, click Properties. Click the Share tab, then click the Advanced Sharing button. Check the box to "Share this folder". Next click permissions and confirm Everyone is checked with at least Read permissions.

If you will need more permissions then you can choose to do so here with the simpler permission options before having to dig into NTFS permissions. Hopefully read-only will get the job done for Everyone and you can select a security group or specific user or domain admin to have Change and/or Full Access permissions to the share over the network.

Let me know if that helps. *Toast :toast: