Proper NTFS and share permissions for root HOME folder

Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, , ,

When you specify \servernamesharename%username% in ADUC it is assumed that you have the correct permissions set on ‘sharename” so that the user’s home folder is properly created.

Here are the values that you need to have:

NTFS:

Special perission on Autehenticated Users group (make sure they apply to “This Folder Only”)

  • Traverse folderExecute file
  • List FolderRead Data
  • Read Attributes
  • Read Permission

SHARE:

Add the Change permission to the Authenticated Users group