9.7.4. Setting up WebDAV under Windows 7

In order to set up WebDAV access under Windows 7, use one of the following options:

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

  • Then, manually set up the WebDav access.

Note: Depending on the Windows 7 setup, there can be delays when accessing WebDAV folders. If this is the case, follow the instructions in this article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2445570.

How to manually set up WebDAV access under Windows 7:

Prerequisite: The registry key BasicAuthLevel has to be set to 2 in the Windows registry database. Additional information can be found in the Microsoft articles http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928692 and https://support.microsoft.com/kb/841215.

  1. In the navigation area of the Windows Explorer select the entry Computer.

  2. In the icon bar click on Connect drive. The Connect drive window opens.

  3. Click on Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents. The Add network address window opens. Click on Next.

  4. Select Select custom network address. Click on Next.

  5. In the Add network path dialogue 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. Click on Next.

  6. Enter your username and password for accessing the Groupware Server. Click on OK.

  7. On the next page you can assign a name to the network address. Click on Next.

  8. Click on Finish.

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