Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares

Description

When enabled, this security setting restricts anonymous access to shares and pipes to the settings for:

• Network access: Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously

• Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously

Default: Enabled.

Configuring this security setting

You can configure this security setting by opening the appropriate policy and expanding the console tree as such: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\

For specific instructions about how to configure security policy settings, see Edit security settings on a Group Policy object.

For information on implementing this policy, see:

• Security Configuration Manager tools