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Hide folders using the $ sign
Robbo777
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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?
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PJ_Sneakers
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All that does is make the share not show up in Explorer, more or less. It has no security value at all.
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TechGuru80
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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. -
OptionsRobbo777
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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... -
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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. -
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Yeah i thought of ABE right after i posted that last post to be honest haha.