Hiding Directories

[rthai]

I wanted to implement a shared directory structure under Windows NT that only allows authorised users to list and access the folder(s) he/she has been granted permission.

Take the example below, the server has a shared folder called "shared" that is accessible by everyone, however only those users that have permission to the sub-folder(s) (i.e.group1, group2 or group3) will be able to SEE the folder(s) and access it's content.

\\server\shared\group1
\\server\shared\group2
\\server\shared\group3

Does anyone know a way of hiding directories under Windows NT (NTFS) and only allow those with permission to see and access the directory(ies)/folder(s). I know this is possible under Netware using Inherited Rights Mask(IRM), but can this be implemented under Windows NT.

[This message has been edited by rthai (edited 10-12-98).]

[Neale Clouser]

Go into File Manager and under Security > Permissions, set the permissions to the individual group/users access control. Using these settings will not prevent displaing the main directory (or common share), but when someone who is not authorized to access the sub-directory tries to do so, they'll get a message saying they don't have access, and it will not allow them the see the directory contents.