security - How to restrict folder access in asp.net

Question

How to restrict folder access in asp.net like I don't want any other to see my Uploads folder in browser by link http://www.example.com/Uploads

Answer 1

For the future generation the answer which works for me is to use hidden segments.

If you want to secure e.g. Uploads folder go to your root Web.config and add into <system.webServer> following element:

<security>
  <requestFiltering>
    <hiddenSegments>
      <add segment="Uploads"/>
    </hiddenSegments>
  </requestFiltering>
</security>

This will prevent all users from direct access to Uploads folder and its content.