How to Fix: Cannot Mount Windows 7 Share from Linux using CIFS: Mount error(13): Permission denied
Fixing CIFS Mount Error on Linux for Windows 7 Share
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The error 'mount error(13): Permission denied' occurs when attempting to mount a Windows 7 share from Linux using CIFS. This issue affects users who need to access shares from Windows 7 machines, and it can be frustrating due to the complexity of troubleshooting network-related issues.
This guide aims to help resolve the 'Permission denied' error by providing step-by-step instructions for fixing the issue.
⚠️ Common Causes
- The primary reason for this error is that the Windows 7 machine's security settings may be configured to restrict access to shares. The 'Network Security: LAN manager authentication level' setting might not be set to allow NTLMv2 session security, which can prevent Linux from authenticating with the Windows 7 machine.
- Another possible reason for this error is that the Windows 7 machine's share settings may not include the necessary permissions or access rights. This could be due to incorrect configuration of the share's security policies or group policy settings.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes
Enabling NTLMv2 Session Security and Checking Share Permissions
- Step 1: Step 1: Enable NTLMv2 session security on the Windows 7 machine. To do this, open the 'Group Policy Editor' (gpedit.msc) and navigate to the following location: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer > File system. Double-click on 'NTLMv2 authentication' and select 'Enabled'. Then, close the Group Policy Editor and restart the Windows 7 machine.
- Step 2: Step 2: Check the share permissions on the Windows 7 machine to ensure that the Linux user account has been added to the correct group or has the necessary access rights. To do this, open the File Explorer and navigate to the shared directory. Right-click on the directory and select 'Properties'. In the Properties window, click on the 'Security' tab and then click on the 'Edit' button next to 'Group or user names'. Add the Linux user account to the correct group (e.g., Administrators) and ensure that it has the necessary permissions (Read/Write).
- Step 3: Step 3: Verify that the workgroup, domain, username, password, and share name are correctly configured. Ensure that the workgroup is set to 'WORKGROUP', the domain is set to 'MAIN-WIN7', the username is set to 'Main' or the correct Windows 7 user account, and the password is not empty. Also, verify that the share name is correct (e.g., Win7VM).
Using a Linux Alternative to CIFS Mount
- Step 1: Step 1: Install the 'smbclient' package on the Linux machine using the following command: `sudo apt-get install smbclient`. This will provide an alternative way to mount shares from Windows machines.
- Step 2: Step 2: Use the 'smbclient' command to mount the share. For example, to mount the share using the 'username' and 'password' credentials, use the following command: `smbclient -U Main //MAIN-WIN7/Win7VM -w password`. Replace 'Main' with the correct username and 'password' with the correct password.
💡 Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 'Permission denied' error when attempting to mount a Windows 7 share from Linux using CIFS. If you are still experiencing issues, it may be necessary to consult additional resources or seek further assistance.
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