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Windows 7, 2003 Server Domain, Local Permission
I have just set up a computer with Windows 7, and I'm apparently missing something simple, but I just can't find it.
I installed Windows 7 on the machine and everything works great. I then joined the computer to a 2003 Server domain. Everything still appeared to work fine. However, when I log into the domain on the Windows 7 computer, I don't have the correct permissions on the local machine.
I can access the domain. The login works fine. There are no errors. However, when I try and access anything on the local drive, like explorer.exe, it tells me that I don't have the permissions to access it. I can run some programs, in some directories (like Program Files), but if I try and run anything in the Windows directory, I don't have permission. I can access things on the domain, and I can even use Firefox to view the contents of domain machines, mapped network drives, and even the local C drive. I just cannot run anything that's in the local Windows directory.
I can access the local drive using either the domain administrator account, or the local machine administrator account. However, using either of those accounts, I'm not allowed to change permissions on that folder! I can see that the folder is set as read only, but when I attempt to remove the read-only flag (using either account), it tells me that I don't have permission to do that.
I've also tried to give the domain user administrator permission on the local machine, but that has no effect either. That part really confuses me, because the domain user is clearly an administrator on the local machine, but still does not have permission to access the Windows folder.
Anyone ever connected a Windows 7 computer to a 2003 domain? Oh, the Windows 7 version is Windows 7 professional. What do I need to do to allow a domain user access to the Windows folder on the local machine so I can run things like explorer, control panel, and access printers?
Thanks!