WebFolders4WHS - Mapping folders
Map folder in Windows:
A user can create a semi-permanent folder in Windows that will enable them to simply double click to launch access to the web folder.
Windows XP:
1. In my computer, select Tools then Map Network Drive
2. Click ‘Sign up for online storage or connect to a network share’ link
3. Click Next button to begin wizard
4. Select ‘Choose another network location’ and click Next button
5. Type in desired URL (if local working locally to your server, you can use https://server/WebFoldersShare if you accepted all defaults previously) and click Next button
a. Remember to use HTTPS instead of HTTPS
6. Click yes to any certificate warnings
7. Specify valid login credentials for your Home Server
8. Specify name for connection and click Next button
9. Click Finish button
Your folder will now be listed in My Network Places
Windows Vista:
1. In My Computer, click Map Network Drive button
2. Click ‘Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures’ link
3. Click Next button
4. Select ‘Choose a custom network location’ and click Next
5. Type in desired URL (if local working locally to your server, you can use https://server/WebFoldersShare if you accepted all defaults previously) and click Next button
6. Remember to use HTTPS instead of HTTPS
7. Click yes to any certificate warnings
8. Specify valid login credentials for your Home Server
9. Specify name for connection and click Next button
10. Click Finish
Your folder will now be listed in My Computer
Map drive in Windows Vista:
Under Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 a user may map a network drive (with drive letter) to a remote Windows Home Server using WebFolders4WHS
Windows Vista:
1. In My Computer, click Map Network Drive button
2. Select desired drive letter
3. Type in desired URL (if local working locally to your server, you can use https://server/WebFoldersShare if you accepted all defaults previously) and click Finish button
4. Provide user credentials if prompted
5. Click yes to any certificate warnings
Your network drive will now be listed in My Computer
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