How to Create a Web Folder in Windows XP
Faculty can connect to their Web Directory on Instructional1 by creating a Web Folder connection. Web folders allow you to modify the content on a server as if it were right on your own computer. Also available are instructions for Windows 2000.
Step-by-step Instructions
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Open
Windows Explorer.
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Click on the Tools menu and select Map Network Drive...
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The Map Network Drive window will open.
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Click on the text link Sign up for online storage or connect to a network server.
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The Add Network Place Wizard will open.
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Click on the Next button.
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Select the option to Choose another network location.
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Click on the Next button.
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Type the full URL for your Web folder on Instructional1
(i.e. http://instructional1.calstatela.edu/jsmith).
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Click on the Next button.
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Enter your NIS Username and Password. Add the suffix NIS\ to your Username.
NOTE: Each time you access your Web folder, you will be asked to login. Check the Remember my password box if you want your computer to automatically log you in.
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Type in a name for the connection to your Web folder. You may leave the default name if you like.
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Click on the Next button.
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Click on the Finish button to close the wizard.
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Your computer will open a new Windows Explorer window with the contents of your Web directory.
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Within the first Windows Explorer window, a shortcut to the Web folder is available through My Network Places. The Web folder will remain on your computer until you delete the connection.
If you experience any problems connecting to your Web Folder on Instructional1, please contact the Instructional Web Administrator.