Hide folders using the $ sign

Robbo777

Hi, i'm wondering if i use the $ to hide a folder such as the sysvol folder on my server, can the AD users still use it but not be able to see it? I want a solution to where i hide these files but users can still access them?

Cheers

PJ_Sneakers

All that does is make the share not show up in Explorer, more or less. It has no security value at all.

What is your end goal?

TechGuru80

Somebody already asked about hiding folders like sysvol...it is meant to be visible for normal operation and you do not want to hide it.

Robbo777

Surely it has somekind of minor security value if it at least hides the folders from people. I was think that the clients still maybe could get to the folders in someway because the OS files in a machine are hidden under this method and a PC can still get access to those folders when possible.
I'm not sure, it was just a query to be honest. How does one stop a person from looking at the sysvol folder then. I'm aware they need it, but at the same time i dont want them clicking on it etc...

Dojiscalper

The security value of the $ is its invisibility feature. unless a user knows the folders path and name they wouldn't be able to access it.

If you're wanting more security look up access based enumeration in your 70-410 material.

Robbo777

Yeah i thought of ABE right after i posted that last post to be honest haha.