Hide an External Disk from Desktop

Hi to all,
i want to stay hided an external disk from viewing only, i have 2 accounts, im my (admistrator) i dont like to hide but the others accounts yes, simply when people logon the especifc drive dnot show like it not exists... it is possible??
thanks right away
JYbr

My airport utility is version 6.2, so there is no "Disconnect all users".
You can download and install AirPort Utility 5.6 on Mountain Lion if you want the ability to "Disconnect all users".
This article will tell you how:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1167965/mountain_lion_and_the_ancient_airport_ba se_station.html

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