I am unable to map a DFS root to drive in windows 7 professional error access denied system error 5 has occured

Hi there, If you want to map a DFS root on Windows 7 client, you may need to verify that the logon user has previlege to access all the DFS root servers because when you map to it, the client will enumerate all the DFS root server. Please check share folder and security permission on all the root target of the DFS root servers. Hope it helps. ScorprioTechNet Software Assurance Managed Newsgroup MCTS: Windows Vista | Exchange Server 2007 MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician | Server & Enterprise Admin | System Architect

Permissions given are as below and the same it is working fine in windows XP everyone group have change permission at share level and Read only at NTFS level

Hi, The issue also can be caused by connection. Please check if you can access the DFS root through \\IP_Address\share or \\computername\share. Best Regards, NikiPlease remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

I am able access the same through UNC and cannot map the drive to DFS share error access denied only in windows 7 and works fine with win XP

Hi, Please check if the following KB is helpful. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983620 Best Regards, NikiPlease remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Refered the above KB and still facing the same problem

Hi, Which way you mapped the drive? When you received the error message? Mapping the drive or accessing the drive? I suggest mapping the drive manually to check the result. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Create-a-shortcut-to-map-a-network-drive If the issue persists, please check if the following command work. net use Z: \\computername\DFS_share /user:[username] password /persistent:yes Best Regards, NikiPlease remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, I tried mapping DFS root both GUI and Command mode it gives error as access denied in GUI and system errror 5 has occured and access denied in command mode . this is only with windows 7 OS

Hi, I tried mapping DFS root both GUI and Command mode it gives error as access denied in GUI and system errror 5 has occured and access denied in command mode . this is only with windows 7 OS This is what worked for me: Create a shortcut to the root of the DFS share you are trying to map to. I created my shortcut right on the desktop. Right click that shortcut, select Map network drive. Select your driver letter, check always connect, then hit OK. Should map it!