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To make a shared folder or drive hidden, simply add a dollar sign ($) to the end of the Share Name
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How to hide or remove network file share folder from client computers?
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I made a file sharing folder to deploy software in client computer but, when a user log in their computer and gonto network file, they able to see it. What do I have to do so they cant see the file no matter what?
Window server 2022 standard
Windows for business Windows Client for IT Pros Directory services Active Directory
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2023-03-18T12:51:44.2933333+00:00 Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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2023-03-18T15:55:03.1666667+00:00 @Anonymous After I made the file hides, my software isn't showing up in the client computer even though the group policed said applied. Why?
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Anonymous
2023-03-18T18:11:38.2233333+00:00 I guess I'm not sure what software you're asking about or how it relates to a hidden share.
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