Windows 7 Network Attached Storage problem - changing permissions possible?

[Kamron]

Okay, I have a Hawking HNAS1 and I am able to use it with Windows 7 "for the most part", I did change my local security policies - network security - LAN Manager Authentication level to "Send LM & NTLM, use NTLMv2 if negotiated" - it doesn't work at all without this setting.

The only thing I cant seem to do is delete entire directory trees like I could in Windows XP. I did notice that in the security permissions, "delete subdirectories" along with a few other things are unchecked. I can't seem to get them all to be checked or change ownership of the NAS directories at all. Does anyone know if there is a way to do this? Please see the image below for the permissions I want to allow, but am unable to save. Also, and I think this may be related, I can't seem to backup to the NAS either. The Backup runs about halfway through, and then I get an Access Denied Error Code: 0x80070005

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing permission issues with your Hawking HNAS1 when trying to delete directory trees and backup to the NAS from Windows 7. The permissions settings you provided indicate that you are unable to save the changes to allow certain permissions like "delete subdirectories," and you are encountering an "Access Denied" error code 0x80070005 during backups. Here are some steps you can take to address these permission issues and potentially resolve the backup problem:

Addressing Permission Issues:​

1. Take Ownership of the Files/Directory:
   • Right-click on the directory you want to delete and select "Properties."
   • Navigate to the "Security" tab and click on "Advanced."
   • Go to the "Owner" tab and select your user account to take ownership.
   • Check the option to "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" if needed.
   []Adjust Permissions:
   • Follow the same steps as above to navigate to the "Security" tab.
   • Click on "Edit" to modify permissions.
   • Check the boxes for the permissions you want to grant, like "Delete subfolders and files."
   • Make sure to apply these changes to all subfolders and files if required.
   []Check Share Settings:
   • Ensure that the share settings on the NAS device also allow full control for your user account.

     Resolving Backup Issue (Error Code 0x80070005):​

   []Run Backup as Administrator:
   • Try running the backup software as an administrator by right-clicking and selecting "Run as administrator."
   []Check Antivirus/Firewall:
   • Disable any antivirus or firewall temporarily to check if they are blocking the backup process.
2. Use Robocopy:
   • You can try using Robocopy, a powerful command-line tool for copying files with permissions intact. This may help circumvent permission issues.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure your user account has the necessary permissions on both the Windows 7 system and the NAS device.
     • Update the firmware of your Hawking HNAS1 to the latest version to ensure compatibility with Windows 7.
     By following these steps, you should be able to adjust the permissions on the NAS directories and potentially resolve the backup issues you are encountering. If the problem persists, you may need to further investigate the specifics of the error code to pinpoint the exact cause of the access denied error.