running network applications

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Hi, I am using terminal server 2003. Users have locally mapped drives
with short cuts to remote server applications.
When I try to run a remote application I get a "Windows cannot access
the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate
permissions to access the item.

The link is correct I can run it from a desktop system. I also get the
same error if I run it as a admin on the terminal server. Group Policy
is blocked for the administrator.

any suggestions would be appreciated.
jason
 
Re: running network applications

No need to post this message 7 times :-)

From
http://ts.veranoest.net/ts_faq_user_issues.htm#IEESconfig

Q: When users start a program, they get a "file download" dialog
box, or an error message: "Windows cannot access the specified
device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions
to access the item."

A: Internet Explorer Enhanced Security (IEES) restricts access to
scripts, executable files, and other potentially unsafe files on a
UNC path unless the UNC path is added to the Local Intranet zone
explicitly. For example, if you want to access \\server\share
\setup.exe, you must add \\server to the Local Intranet zone.

On the Terminal Server, go to Control Panel - Internet Options -
Security - Local Intranet zone. Add the UNC name of the server
where the application is located, something like \\server.

Or configure this in a GPO:
User Configuration - Windows Settings - Internet Explorer
Maintenance - Security zones and Content ratings
"Local intranet"

If needed, set the "Launching applications and unsafe files"
setting for your Local Intranet zone to Enable.

For more details, check this:
Internet Explorer Maintenance Extension Technical Reference
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/7393c49d-
238e-433d-9193-ffe4f64b1e0f1033.mspx

Managing Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d41b036c-
e2e1-4960-99bb-9757f7e9e31b

815141 - Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration Changes
the Browsing Experience
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=815141

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MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
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jasonsig <sigjas@gmail.com> wrote on 12 sep 2007 in
microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:

> Hi, I am using terminal server 2003. Users have locally mapped
> drives with short cuts to remote server applications.
> When I try to run a remote application I get a "Windows cannot
> access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the
> appropriate permissions to access the item.
>
> The link is correct I can run it from a desktop system. I also
> get the same error if I run it as a admin on the terminal
> server. Group Policy is blocked for the administrator.
>
> any suggestions would be appreciated.
> jason
 
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