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Direct File Access shows hidden shares in Outlook Web Access 2007 (SP1)

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Author: Thierry MILLE MVP
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Article ID:556079
Last Review:May 7, 2008
Revision:1.0

SUMMARY

When Direct File Access (DFA) is configured to allow users to access shares on a file server, visible and hidden shares are displayed.

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SYMPTOMS

When Direct File Access is enable, the users can view every shares on a file server that has been allowed by the Exchange administrators. The shares displayed include visible and also hidden shares (hidden shares are shares that contain a $ at the end of the share name).
Normally, hidden shares do not appear in Explorer while using UNC path.
 
For information, administrative shares (c$, d$, etc.) are not shown by the Direct File Access functionality.

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CAUSE

Direct File Access in Outlook Web Access 2007 (SP1) display all shares on a file server excepted administrative shares.

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RESOLUTION

This behavior is by design. You should allow publication of files servers that do not share files with hidden shares to avoid this behavior.

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MORE INFORMATION

Please visit : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb430754(EXCHG.80).aspx for DFA configuration

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise Edition
•Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition

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