How to share a folder to have a hidden feature in Windows Server 2008

Turn on ABE (Access Based Enumeration).

There are four methods to enable a file share in Windows Server 2008.

Two of them will enable ABE by default.

For more information:

http://msmvps.com/blogs/erikr/archive/2008/06/28/access-based-enumeration-abe.aspx

Remark:

The Access Based Enumeration is filters shared folders visible to a user based on that individual user's access rights, preventing the display of folders or other shared resources that the user does not have rights to access. ABE can be accessed via graphical user interface (GUI), command-line executable tool, and a robust advanced programming interface (API).

It start from Windows Server 2003 SP1 support this feature.

How to share a folder to have a hidden feature in Windows Server 2008