Hidden folder still visible to users

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Users can configure Windows Explorer to show hidden folders.
I want Windows to hide the folder no matter what.
What's the best way to accomplish this?
 
John at Norwalk said:
Users can configure Windows Explorer to show hidden folders.
I want Windows to hide the folder no matter what.
What's the best way to accomplish this?
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You could give the folders the "system" attribute. I don't
think you can do this via explorer but you can do it via
a Command Prompt:

attrib +s +h /s /d c:\Windows

You should also consider NTFS permissions. They may
not hide a folder but they are very effective at controlling
access to files and folders.
 
Thanks for your responses, everyone. Here's what I found:

Potential Solution 1: Add the system attribute via the Command Prompt
(attrib +s +h /s /d c:\Windows). It works only if the user's Windows
Explorer folder options is configured to Not hide protected operating system
files. So I cannot use that solution.

Potential Solution 2: NTFS permissions: They work great in keeping users
from browsing a folder's contents but, as in solution 1, they won't hide the
folder if a user's Explorer options allow them to see hidden folders.

I even tried creating a hidden share. No good, for the same reason above.

So, I don't have a solution yet, but I'm open to other suggestions.
 
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Thanks for your responses, everyone. Here's what I found:

Potential Solution 1: Add the system attribute via the Command
Prompt (attrib +s +h /s /d c:\Windows). It works only if the
user's Windows Explorer folder options is configured to Not hide
protected operating system files. So I cannot use that solution.

Potential Solution 2: NTFS permissions: They work great in
keeping users from browsing a folder's contents but, as in
solution 1, they won't hide the folder if a user's Explorer
options allow them to see hidden folders.

I even tried creating a hidden share. No good, for the same
reason above.

So, I don't have a solution yet, but I'm open to other
suggestions.
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It would help if you would clue us in to more of your requirements...

How about a USB [thumb] drive? When it's in your pocket, it's hidden.
When it's plugged into your computer you can access it...

-- John
 
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