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[[Image:windows_server_2008_successful_folder_sharing.jpg|Successful sharing of folder]]
== Creating Hidden Shares ==
By default, shared folders are listed when users browse for shared resources. From time to time, however, it may be necessary to share a folder but having it hidden such that only users who know of its existence can access it by referencing the share name. This concept is known as ''hidden share access''. The most important point to note about hidden shares is that it does nothing to prevent access other than hiding the fact the that share exists. If, for example, a user learns of the existence of a hidden share (perhaps because another user tells them about it), and the share permissions are such that they have access to the folder, the fact that it is hidden will do nothing to keep the user out of that folder.
Shares are made hidden by placing a $ at the end of the share name. For example, to hide a share located at C:\accounts simply give it a share name with a trailing $, such as ''accounts$''.
== Understanding and Configuring Share Permissions ==