Is there a way to block access to Windows administrative shares based on IP Address?

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On Windows 8.1 Enterprise, I would like to know if there is a way to block access to administrative shares based on IP addresses. All I could find searching on the Internet is to disable the server service but I don't know to disable the shares entirely, just restrict its access.

No, it is not possible to block access to administrative shares based on adresses. It is possible to block access to the file sharing service byutilising the firewall. — bjoster, Sep 12 '19 at 13:21

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 02 '19 at 13:38

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You have to use a firewall on the computer. There are no built-in settings in the file shares to filter by IP.

You can use Windows Firewall for example.

answered Sep 02 '19 at 13:38

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A firewall will however affect all shares, not only administrative shares. – Gerald Schneider Sep 02 '19 at 13:48

Is there a way to block access to Windows administrative shares based on IP Address?

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