How to create hidden share?

redss · Nov 15, 2013

I thought if you put a dollar sign after a windows share name, it would be hidden and not show up unless the share name is explicitely typed out. That seems to work for windows & mac, but the share still shows up when browsing the network on Linux (ubuntu 10.04 in my case)

Any way to make it truly hidden from Linux as well?

Chicano · Nov 15, 2013

Try removing the "Everyone" entry from the Drive Properties \ Security Tab. To see the security tab: In Windows XP Pro Edition; you have to disable Simple file sharing and in Home Edition; you have to logon in Safe Mode. Read/See the full instructions in the links.

How to use the Simple File Sharing feature to share files in Windows XP Print Email
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040

How to Share and Set Permissions for Folders and Files Using Windows XP
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456988.aspx

How to create and delete hidden or administrative shares on client computers Print Email
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314984

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