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How to set permissions on the Sage BusinessWorks share or parent folder

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Description

The following messages may display as a result of incorrect permission settings: 
• "Unable to create company" 
• "File access denied..."

Resolution

CAUTION: This solution requires advanced knowledge of your network. Contact your system administrator for assistance. Modifying Windows security incorrectly can severely affect system operations. Sage is not responsible for operation issues caused by incorrectly modifying your Windows security. Always create a backup of your data before proceeding with advanced solutions. 
  1.  At the server, open Windows Explorer.
  2. Find the shared folder where Sage BusinessWorks is located (For example: C:\Sage\).
  3. Right-click the shared folder and select Share with... , Advanced sharing...
  4. Click the Sharing tab, select the Advanced Sharing... button.
  5. Select Permissions button.
  6. Select the Full Control check box for the Sage BusinessWorks users or group. This automatically selects the remaining check boxes.

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