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How do I make a WebDAV connection to my MS package?


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Step 1:

From your computer's Start menu, click (My) Computer.
Step 2:

From the Tools menu, select Map network drive.

If you do not see the Tools menu, click the Alt button on your keyboard.

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Step 3:

Click the link that says Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures.

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Step 4:

Click the Next button.

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Step 5:

Select Choose a custom network location and then click the Next button.

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Step 6:

Enter the domain you want to connect to in the text box. Do not forget to prefix the domain with http://

Then click the Next button.

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Step 7:

If you receive a message that states The folder you entered does not appear to be valid. Please choose another. then please check your username, password and that the domain points to a 1&1 IP Address.

If you are still unable to connect, please download registry file located below for your operating system. You will need to double-click the file after downloaded and allow the registry change. You must then restart your computer and follow these steps again.

Windows Vista/Windows 7 WebDAV fix
Windows XP WebDAV fix


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Step 8:

Enter your original FTP username and password and click the OK button. You can find the FTP username within the 1&1 Control Panel and reset the password if necessary. The original FTP username is the only FTP user that can not be deleted.

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Step 9:

Enter a name for this network location and click the Next button. Windows will create an icon with this name you can double-click later to connect.

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Step 10:

You are informed the setup is complete. You can check the box to Open this network location when I click Finish in order to make a connection to verify it is working correctly.

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Later when you access (My) Computer from the Start Menu, you should see an icon with your website listed under Network Location

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