How to access a shared folder as an active directory user

Question

I am running an web application on IIS 6, Windows Server 2003 and it runs under local user IUSR_MachineName.

We have a shared folder, for example \\server\path somewhere on our network and only one active directory user has read/write access to it. How can I read/write files from asp.net from/to this folder with this user's active directory credential?

I could change the user under which IIS runs, but I can't (read - not allowed). Now I am reading about impersonation, but any tips on this would be much appreciated...

Edit - I need those basic functionality on the shared folder:

Directory.Delete
Directory.Exists
File.Exists
File.Delete
DirectoryInfo.GetFiles
FileUpload.SaveAs
...

is it possible to change the permissions on the share to allow IUSR_MachineName to read/write? — Eric Robinson, Jun 27 '12 at 12:41
it could become a domain user. and I believe if you have admin rights to that share you can still add him — Eric Robinson, Jun 27 '12 at 12:45
change the Application Pool Identity to the user who is allowed to access that folder. — Furqan Hameedi, Jun 27 '12 at 12:45
Are you using Windows authentication of Forms authentication? — Michal B., Jun 27 '12 at 12:46
+1 for @Furqan suggestion. it's definitevely the way to go. Create a dedicated identity for your application, and grant to this identity the right to access the resources. — Steve B, Jun 27 '12 at 12:47
Or you can use the solution provided here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1435753/asp-net-access-to-network-share (use net.exe) — Michal B., Jun 27 '12 at 12:49
@Furqan - that's it, post it as an answer and I'll accept it, thanks :) — sventevit, Jun 27 '12 at 12:53

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 27 '12 at 12:55

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change the Application Pool Identity to the user who is allowed to access that folder.

answered Jun 27 '12 at 12:55

Furqan Hameedi

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How to access a shared folder as an active directory user

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