Creating a hidden share on your network makes the shared folder
or drive less detectable and accessible by others. It adds
another layer of protection for your shared files against any
unauthorized people that may connect to your network. Creating a
hidden share or converting a regular share into a hidden share
is essentially the same across all Windows versions and
editions. To make a shared folder or drive hidden, all you have
to do is add a dollar sign ($) to the end of the Share Name. The
following steps take you step-by-step on how to create a hidden
share: - In Windows XP, right-click on the folder or drive you
want to create a hidden share for and select Sharing and
Security. In Windows Vista, right-click on the folder or drive
you want to create a hidden share for and select Properties.
Then on the Folder Properties window, click the Sharing tab and
click the Advanced Sharing button. - Select the Share This
Folder or Share This Folder on the Network radio button or
checkbox. If the folder or drive is