Right-click the folder and then select Properties. Uncheck the option "Share this folder", click Apply, Ok. Close the file properties Window. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Stu Pidaso. I am in the process of creating shared folders for certain content on my network. I have created a share named "Users" that shows up on the network as Users.
Even if these shares were to be deleted, Windows will re-create the above shares to allow an administrator to access the drive. Hidden shares give users a false impression that the share cannot be found unless it is known. Although true for most users, a user can use many utilities available on the Internet to view all shares, regardless if they are hidden or not.
If you are creating a hidden share to protect sensitive data, password protect the share instead of making it hidden. An easy method for users to display any hidden shares on their computer is to use the net use command. Hidden files , Network terms. To disable permanently so they will not be recreated on the next reboot, you have to fall back on a registry hack.
Backup your registry always a wise precaution and follow the steps mentioned in this article. Windows Vista and Windows 7 have tightened it up by disabling it by default. You need to make a registry change in these operating systems in order to enable it for use across a network. Windows 11 taking too long to boot? Check out these troubleshooting tips to fix slow startup times on Windows Apps won't open on Windows 11?
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