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I had the same impression. &nbsp;However a scenario has come up where I want to be able to demonstrate that certain computers on the domain cannot access a particular network share (or folder on the server), irrespective of who is logged on to the computer.<br />
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So UserA can access the share from PC1, but not from PC2.
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I had the same impression.  However a scenario has come up where I want to be able to demonstrate that certain computers on the domain cannot access a particular network share (or folder on the server), irrespective of who is logged on to the computer.

So UserA can access the share from PC1, but not from PC2.

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Don't think what I wanted to do is possible and you kindly confirmed that for me! &nbsp;Thanks for your help.
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Don't think what I wanted to do is possible and you kindly confirmed that for me!  Thanks for your help.

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I'd like to a way to prevent certain machines from accessing certain network shares. &nbsp;Is there a way to do that, maybe based on computer account name?
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I'd like to a way to prevent certain machines from accessing certain network shares.  Is there a way to do that, maybe based on computer account name?

Prevent access to network shares from certain computers

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