Access denied using UNC path

When I add a root folder to a share on a different server (i.e. \\server1\folder), and then log in as a user with access to that folder, I get:

Access to path '\\server1\folder' is denied

I've tried using both \\server1\folder and \\server1/folder when setting up the root folder. I have given Modify rights to the NETWORK SERVICE to the folder. 

Any suggestions?

When configuring the UNC share's permission, are you sure you are refering to the ASP.NET
server's Network Service account ( rather than the UNC share machine's
Network Service account)? Network Service just represent machine's account so it differs from machine to machine.

Any suggestions on how I can make sure the correct Network Service account is being accessed? When I go to assign rights, it doesn't let me choose the ASP.NET sever specifically under "Locations". I can only choose OUs in my domain.

Actually, Network Service is a local account and I guess it can not access network shares.

You should use a domain account for this purpose. Add this line in web.config:

<identity impersonate="true" userName="DomainUserX" password="Password123"/>

This will make the application run in the context of the domain user who has access permissions on the UNC share.

Let me know.

I have the same issue.

I have setup impersonation for a network user account.

I still get this same Access Denied error when attempting to download, ZIP, or preview.

Can you please tell the exact setup steps to follow when attempting to access content on a UNC share?

Thanks

Hi

I have the same issue too!

I have tried any number of things, including the following with the network admin account (eek!).

<identity impersonate="true" userName="Admin" password="Password123"/> 

If I try Filevista on the server in the local browser all is OK, but from a remote client then I get the error.

I have been pulling my hair out fiddling to get this working, but so far I only have a pile of hair and no access for AD passthrough accounts.

Are you sure you are also enabling Windows authentication with this line in web.config:

<authentication mode="Windows" />

It's set to none by default.