Accessing a shared (WebDAV) webfolder from Windows XP or 2000

Unfortunately, Windows XP support for WebDAV is a little strange, so we're supplying two separate methods of mounting your Web Folder on your desktop. Try both and use the one that works.

Method 1: My Network Places

1. Go to My Network Places, and click on Add Network Place at the top of the left sidebar.

2. The window that pops up is the Add Network Place Wizard. Click Next.

3. On the next page, enter the URL of the WebDAV folder in the box named Internet or network address:. Example:

   http://www.hss.caltech.edu/~user/mywebdavfolder
   

   and click Next.

4. If the shared web folder is password protected, a window asking for your username and password will pop up at this point. Enter the appropriate username and password, and click OK.

5. On the next page, enter a name for this share -- this is the name that will show up in the My Network Places listing.

6. Click Finish on the next page, and you're done!

From now on, you can access that shared web folder through the My Network Places window.

Method 2: Map Network Drive

1. Right click on My Computer and select Map Network Drive.

2. Enter the URL of your WebDAV web folder in the Folder: entry field, and click Finish.

3. Enter the appropriate username and password in the authentication box that shows up, and you're done.

From now on, you can access that shared web folder though the My Computer window.