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    I've set up an HP MediaSmart WHS server, installed the connector on local computers, got a working domain name and everything works fine, even remotely. But when a remote PC without the connector software logs in, it ends up with the generic WHS homepage and has to use that dreadful Shared Folders page. What I really need is for remote PCs to have simple and intuitive drag and drop capability into and out of the shared folders. What to do?
    Friday, February 12, 2010 6:18 AM

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    I've set up an HP MediaSmart WHS server, installed the connector on local computers, got a working domain name and everything works fine, even remotely. But when a remote PC without the connector software logs in, it ends up with the generic WHS homepage and has to use that dreadful Shared Folders page. What I really need is for remote PCs to have simple and intuitive drag and drop capability into and out of the shared folders. What to do?
    Use Internet Explorer. The Easy File Upload (which permits drag and drop) is supported by a client side IE add-in.
    I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)
    Friday, February 12, 2010 12:29 PM
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    Sorry didn't see you wrote remote PC. Ignore my answer.

    Hi,

    Map the network shares to drives on your computer:
    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/maintain/mapdrive.mspx

    That is for XP - if you tell me what OS you are using then we can find a guide for what you are using.

    Then you will have folders on your server appear as drive letters on your computer.

    If you are using Windows 7 then with PP3 you get the common shares (videos, photos etc) come up in your libraries.

    Cheers,
    Al
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    • Edited by Al West Friday, February 12, 2010 2:59 PM Incorrect answeer
    Friday, February 12, 2010 11:53 AM
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    I've set up an HP MediaSmart WHS server, installed the connector on local computers, got a working domain name and everything works fine, even remotely. But when a remote PC without the connector software logs in, it ends up with the generic WHS homepage and has to use that dreadful Shared Folders page. What I really need is for remote PCs to have simple and intuitive drag and drop capability into and out of the shared folders. What to do?
    Use Internet Explorer. The Easy File Upload (which permits drag and drop) is supported by a client side IE add-in.
    I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)
    Friday, February 12, 2010 12:29 PM
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    Thanks for those quick answers guys! I knew it had to be something simple. I have to stop overthinking.

    A word of explanation: This WHS will be used for a small organization and my intent is to be able to let staff access shared files from any location and any computer. I cannot predict what OS they will have, hence all I can do is to make the process as simple as possible and to give as complete directions as I can.

    Thanks again. I will try these tonight when I am travelling! 
    Friday, February 12, 2010 2:50 PM