8.6.3. Setting up WebDAV under Windows Vista

In order to set up the WebDAV access under Windows Vista use one of the following options:

  • Use the OX Updater. Information can be found in the OX Updater user documentation.

  • First, install the Microsoft Software Update for web folders. Then, set up the WebDav access.

How to install the Microsoft Software Update for WebDAV:

  1. Open a web browser.

  2. Enter the following address: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907306

  3. Browse to More Information and click on Download the Software Update for Web Folders package now.

  4. On the download page click on Download. The file Webfldrs-KB907306-ENU.exe will be downloaded.

  5. Double-click on the file. The installation will be launched.

How to set up WebDAV access under Windows Vista:

  1. In the Windows Explorer open Computer.

  2. Right-click on a free area in the right pane of the Explorer. From the drop-down menu select Add a Network Location. The Add network location dialog window opens. Click on Next.

  3. Select Choose a custom network location. Click on Next.

  4. In the Add network path dialog window enter the following address: https://<address>/servlet/webdav.infostore where <address> needs to be replaced by the Groupware server's IP address or URL.

  5. Enter your username and password. Use your login data for the groupware server.

  6. In the next dialog window you can assign a name to the resource.

  7. In the next dialog window click on Finish.

Result: Below Computer you can access your Files app files.