Hiding folders on the network that users cannot access

is possible hide folders on network users not have access to.

like mrx , darshana said, $ share 1 way. dindn't give essential information os running shares on? if minimum windows server 2003 sp1 os have abe (accessed based enumeration) option. according microsoft:

"access-based enumeration new feature included windows server 2003 service pack 1. feature allows users of windows server 2003–based file servers list files , folders have access when browsing content on file server. eliminates user confusion can caused when users connect file server , encounter large number of files , folders cannot access."

"access-based enumeration displays files , folders user has permissions access. feature available downloadable package windows server® 2003 operating system (it included in windows server 2003 service pack 1). access-based enumeration included in windows server 2008 operating system, , can enable using share , storage management."

more information here abe:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc784710(ws.10).aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772681(ws.10).aspx

for windows server 2003 there gui activating abe:

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=17510

 

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