CorelDraw 2019 network share issues

[BT Computers]

I have a client that finally upgraded his XP computers to Windows 10. That meant he had to upgrade his old Corel Draw 10 to Corel Draw 2019.
Data files were shared in folders on the root of c: for other computers to access. Set everyone up for read/write access. Access works fine on old files. If host computer makes a new file or edits an old file everyone access is removed from file. Corel says files need to be in public folder because it is a Windows 10 issue. Moved folders and added everyone read/write access and inherited on subfolders and files. Same thing everyone is removed. Corel says it is a networking problem. Corel forum users say it worked fine with Corel 17.
Any ideas for a work around?
Thanks

 

[Moltuae]

I would create a special (preferably hidden) user account on the file host specifically for file sharing, giving the account read/write access to the parent folder (with sub-folder inheritance). Then, on the client PCs, use cmdkey (or Windows' Credential Manager) to add the account credentials.

 

[BT Computers]

Thanks for the reply. I just tried that by creating a Corel user. That user is removed from the file too.

 

[Moltuae]

Hmmm, ok. So Corel is modifying the file's NTFS permissions when saving .... In that case, don't allow it to. Change the permissions such that whichever user account Corel is running under only has read/write access (ie not 'Full Control').

 

[BT Computers]

Also if the client computer creates a new file and saves in on the main computer. The main computer can read it.

 

[Moltuae]

Also if the client computer creates a new file and saves in on the main computer. The main computer can read it.

Presumably the client computer does not have 'Full Control' of the files? I suspect that's the reason why.

 

[BT Computers]

Just tried changing the main computers access to the save folder to does not have full control. Created new file in Corel and new file is given 'Full Control' checkmark.

 

[Moltuae]

Is the user account an admin? Admin group permissions are probably taking priority. Try changing the user to a standard user, one that does not have full control.

 

[BT Computers]

Yes admin users on both computers. Will try adding a standard user.

 

[BT Computers]

Is the user account an admin? Admin group permissions are probably taking priority. Try changing the user to a standard user, one that does not have full control.

Moltuae, I appreciate all your help on this issue. I showed the client how to right click on new files and add everyone back on permission.
He said that was easy enough for now and we will keep on Corel to fix this issue.
If Corel Draw 2019 is changing the file's NTFS permissions and Corel Draw 2018 did not. I think that would not be considered a Windows 10 or a networking issue like Corel support suggests.

 

[Markverhyden]

Are these W10 Pro or Home? Just to be clear the public folder is in Users/Public. Also I'd think about putting in something like a Synology as a file server.

 

[BT Computers]

Main computer is 10 pro, client is home. Moved folders to user/public. Client is close to retiring and hates to pay for anything extra. He was only going to update 1 computer but I talked him into the 2nd because of lack of security for XP networking.

 

[Moltuae]

Moltuae, I appreciate all your help on this issue. I showed the client how to right click on new files and add everyone back on permission.
He said that was easy enough for now and we will keep on Corel to fix this issue.
If Corel Draw 2019 is changing the file's NTFS permissions and Corel Draw 2018 did not. I think that would not be considered a Windows 10 or a networking issue like Corel support suggests.

Switching the user accounts to non-admin accounts should've fixed it. If Corel is running under a standard user account (one that doesn't have 'full control' of the files/folder) then it should be impossible for it to change file permissions, unless of course it subsequently prompts for (and is granted) elevated permissions. Corel issue aside, I would recommend making those user accounts 'standard' anyway. Giving user accounts admin privileges is asking for trouble.

Incidently, you could also script/schedule a permissions change on all the files/folders using icacls, something like this:

icacls "C:\PathToFiles" /grant Everyone:M

 

[BT Computers]

Switching the user accounts to non-admin accounts should've fixed it. If Corel is running under a standard user account (one that doesn't have 'full control' of the files/folder) then it should be impossible for it to change file permissions, unless of course it subsequently prompts for (and is granted) elevated permissions. Corel issue aside, I would recommend making those user accounts 'standard' anyway. Giving user accounts admin privileges is asking for trouble.

Incidently, you could also script/schedule a permissions change on all the files/folders using icacls, something like this:

icacls "C:\PathToFiles" /grant Everyone:M

I would change their accounts to standard but they are break/fix. I hate to do that on non managed systems.
That script is the kind of fix I was looking for. Thanks!