Re: ADMIN$, remote admin?
From: Ken Schaefer (kenREMOVE_at_THISadOpenStatic.com)
Date: 09/10/03
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Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:08:03 +1000
They can be deleted, though I don't know if it's recommended (well, except
maybe if you're hardening a server):
HOW TO: Create and Delete Hidden or Administrative Shares on Client
Computers
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314984
Cheers
Ken
"David Dietz [MS]" <ddietz@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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: Stephajn,
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: You are absolutely correct. The shares mentioned here are system
generated
: by default and cannot be deleted.
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: |>From: "Stephajn Craig" <s.craig@funsunvacations.com>
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: |>This is a default share that Windows sets up.
: |>
: |>If you look, you'll also find an IPC$ share, and a PRINTER$ share, and a
: C$
: |>share as well.
: |>
: |>These are all default shares, and if I recall correctly cannot be
deleted.
: |>
: |>
: |>"Randall" <goldenbear170@hotmail.com> wrote in message
: |>news:#aRjD9cxCHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP11...
: |>> I have a share in Windows2000 Pro which reads:
: |>>
: |>> ADMIN$
: |>>
: |>> In the description it reads "remote admin" Why?
: |>>
: |>> I do not want to allow access for a remote admin. Has my system
: security
: |>> been compromised?
: |>>
: |>> Thanks
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