Windows 7 Location is not availabe, <removable device> is not accessable, Access denies on windows 7 and Vista

[Mazahir Abbas]

I have a strange problem that is just occurred about a week before, my problem is

I have a domain name and every computer (almost 50) and users are listed in active directory.
About a week before when i tried to attach usb on one of the laptop (having windows 7 ultimate attached with domain), it is showing the icon but when i hit to enter it comes with following message with Location is not available,

Title: Location is not available,
Message F: is not accessible, Access is denied.

When i login with system admin or with domain admin or with local machine users, it allows me the access but it only denies with all other domain users.

I tried following options.
I tried to add user as ownership of usd drive but it does not allow me to do that.

I tried to give administrator previllages to some of users and tried but same problem access is denied.

On Active Directory everything is ok, no access problems.
I have Kespersky antivirus and nothing is blocked there.

I have checked my USB(s) for viruses and other threats, and even i formatted usb but same access denied message.

I also used one of the utility lockhunter and it also comes with error that no path for the process and can not unlock.

I also repaired windows and it comes with no error.
Please suggest solution for this problem, as problem seems little but it getting most of my time and I am still unable to sort it out.
This problem is only occurring on one laptop having win 7 ultimate and one of the systems having vista, rest on other system having any windows(XP, win 7 and vista) things are running fine.

I am facing this problem for all removable devices

Thanks in Advance
Abbas

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing a peculiar issue with accessing USB drives on specific laptops joined to the domain. The fact that you can access the USB drives with system admin, domain admin, and local machine users but not with other domain users indicates that there might be a permissions issue related to the domain user accounts on those particular systems. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this problem: 1. Check Group Policy Settings: - Verify the Group Policy settings related to USB drive access. There might be restrictions set at the Group Policy level that are affecting domain users' access to USB drives. 2. Reset Permissions: - Try resetting the permissions on the affected laptop for the USB drives. You can remove all existing permissions and then re-add them, ensuring that domain users have the necessary access rights. 3. Check Antivirus Settings: - Although you mentioned that Kaspersky antivirus isn't blocking anything, double-check the settings to ensure there are no restrictions that might be blocking USB drive access for specific users. 4. Update USB Drivers: - Make sure the USB drivers on the affected systems are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause access issues. 5. Scan for Malware: - Perform a thorough malware scan on the affected laptop to rule out any malicious software that might be causing the access problems. 6. Event Viewer: - Check the Event Viewer on the affected laptop for any relevant error messages that could provide more insights into the issue. 7. Domain User Profiles: - Check the user profiles of the domain users experiencing the issue. Sometimes profiles can become corrupted, leading to access problems. 8. Registry Settings: - Verify the registry settings related to USB drives to ensure there are no restrictions set there that might be causing the access denied message for domain users. 9. Local Security Policies: - Review the local security policies on the affected laptop to see if there are any settings that could be impacting USB drive access for domain users. By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and hopefully resolve the issue with USB drive access for domain users on the affected laptops. If the problem persists, you may need to involve your IT department or a professional for further assistance.