It is there by default, same as C$, D$, and so on. Here's a point and click method of disabling the shares: http://www.jsifaq.com/subk/tip5000/rh5055.htm And the registry way: http://www.petri.co.il/disable_administrative_shares.htm Ray at work > -----Original Message----- > From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sorin Srbu > > Hi all, > > Is the admin share as specified on > <http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q3149 84> created as default upon install on all windows versions (actually only win2k, xp and 2k3 are of interest)? Ie can I assume it's always there unless somebody disabled it? ***************************** New Site from The Kenzig Group! Windows Vista Links, list options and info are available at: http://www.VistaPop.com ***************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm