Which parameter in the smb.conf file ensures that hidden files in Linux are also hidden in Windows?

The parameter that ensures hidden files in Linux are also treated as hidden in Windows is "hide dot files." In the context of Samba, which facilitates file sharing between Linux and Windows systems, this parameter specifically instructs Samba to consider files that begin with a dot (.)—a common convention in Linux for hidden files—as hidden when viewed through Windows file explorers or applications.

When this parameter is set to "yes," any file or directory prefixed with a dot will not appear in Windows. This is important for maintaining the expected behavior across both operating systems since many configuration files and directories in Linux are hidden by default and users may not want these files to be visible to all Windows clients accessing the shared resource.

On the other hand, the other parameters listed do not pertain to this specific functionality or are not recognized Samba configurations for managing the visibility of hidden files.