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*You will notice that the address in the address bar changes to use https and a port number
**Port numbers are identified by appending a colon and the port number to your domain name
**In the example image, the domain name is files.computerisms.ca and the port number is 444
**Your domain will have a different port number.  Mark this number, you will need it later
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*Open your Start Menu
*Open your Start Menu
*Right Click Computer
*Right Click Computer

Revision as of 16:28, 8 August 2012

Setting up File Storage on Windows 7

  • Open Internet Explorer (or whatever your favourite browser happens to be)
  • Enter files.domain.tld in your address bar and press Enter
  • You will notice that the address in the address bar changes to use https and a port number
    • Port numbers are identified by appending a colon and the port number to your domain name
    • In the example image, the domain name is files.computerisms.ca and the port number is 444
    • Your domain will have a different port number. Mark this number, you will need it later
  • Open your Start Menu
  • Right Click Computer
  • Select Map Network Drive