HELP: How to hide shared folders?

[Nobody]

Running: Windows XP SP2

How can I prevent the shared folders from appearing in Windows Explorer?

I am refering to the "Documents" or "Shared Documents" item that is shown
when you open up "My Computer". This is the folder C:\Documents And
Settings\All Users\Documents.

In the past, I was able to prevent it from showing up by deleting that
folder and it worked just fine. This weekend I upgraded to Windows Media
Player 10, and it keeps recreating the folder so it can create a "Shared
Music" folder underneath.

I tried setting the folder to hidden and not showing hidden folders, but
Explorer still shows it in a "ghosted" form. I also tried removing access
for my user account, but since I am administrator of the box, it still
showed me that folder even after I removed all permissions.

 

[M. Rajesh]

Hi,

This is a system folder and do not try to delete it. this folder isnt usable unless you drag anything to that folder to share it.

that is the purpose of the folder. Leaving it empty will not harm your system.

--
Regards
M. Rajesh
..Net and Windows Shell MVP
www.winxpsolution.com.
Running: Windows XP SP2

How can I prevent the shared folders from appearing in Windows Explorer?

I am refering to the "Documents" or "Shared Documents" item that is shown
when you open up "My Computer". This is the folder C:\Documents And
Settings\All Users\Documents.

In the past, I was able to prevent it from showing up by deleting that
folder and it worked just fine. This weekend I upgraded to Windows Media
Player 10, and it keeps recreating the folder so it can create a "Shared
Music" folder underneath.

I tried setting the folder to hidden and not showing hidden folders, but
Explorer still shows it in a "ghosted" form. I also tried removing access
for my user account, but since I am administrator of the box, it still
showed me that folder even after I removed all permissions.

 

[Nobody]

I know it will not harm the system, but I was wondering if there was a way to not make it visibile in Explorer.

Hi,

This is a system folder and do not try to delete it. this folder isnt usable unless you drag anything to that folder to share it.

that is the purpose of the folder. Leaving it empty will not harm your system.

--
Regards
M. Rajesh
.Net and Windows Shell MVP
www.winxpsolution.com.
Running: Windows XP SP2

How can I prevent the shared folders from appearing in Windows Explorer?

I am refering to the "Documents" or "Shared Documents" item that is shown
when you open up "My Computer". This is the folder C:\Documents And
Settings\All Users\Documents.

In the past, I was able to prevent it from showing up by deleting that
folder and it worked just fine. This weekend I upgraded to Windows Media
Player 10, and it keeps recreating the folder so it can create a "Shared
Music" folder underneath.

I tried setting the folder to hidden and not showing hidden folders, but
Explorer still shows it in a "ghosted" form. I also tried removing access
for my user account, but since I am administrator of the box, it still
showed me that folder even after I removed all permissions.

 

[Rock]

Hi,

This is a system folder and do not try to delete it. this folder isnt usable unless you drag anything to that folder to share it.

that is the purpose of the folder. Leaving it empty will not harm your system.

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