What does the dollar sign ($) after a Windows share name represent?
A) The share is for administrators only
B) The share is encrypted
C) The share is hidden
D) The share is password-protected
E) The share is green like money
The answer: C) The share is hidden
A hidden share is invisible to the normal browsing of shares, but it’s still accessible if you know the name. For this reason, the dollar sign should be used as an organizational technique rather than a security feature.
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