Create a hidden share in File Server running Windows Server 2016

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Create a hidden share in File Server running Windows Server 2016

1. Prepare

DC21 : Domain Controller

DC22 : File Server ; IP 10.0.0.22

WIN1091 : Client

2. Step by step : Create a hidden share on DC22

DC22 : Create a hidden share folder named "Report VIP"

File Explorer - This PC - Drive C: - Create two new folders named "Report" and "Report VIP"

Right-Click Report - Properties - Sharing tab - Advanced Sharing ... :

Check "Share this folder"; Share name : Report; Permissions : Everyone only Read - OK

Inside Report folder - Create a new folder named "Report Months"

Right-Click "Report VIP" - Properties - Sharing tab - Advanced Sharing ... :

Check "Share this folder"; Share name : "Report VIP$" (Add $ at end of name); Permissions : Everyone only Read - OK

Inside Report folder - Create a new folder named "Report Detail"

WIN1091 : Access to folder shared

Start - \\10.0.0.22 === Only display Report folder, do not display "Report VIP" folder

Start - \\10.0.0.22\Report VIP$ === Display "Report Detail" folder === OK ^^