1A First Alternative

Shared folders on your 1A-server - Windows Vista

Microsoft has ceased security support for Windows Vista on 10 April 2012,. This means that PCs running Windows Vista will no longer be safe to use.

Please contact your 1A partner to obtain a more recent operating system or a new PC.
This manual is for older systems and/or software and is no longer maintained.

This manual explains how you can connect to the 1A-server. This allows you to open folders on the 1A-server, so you can work with the files in those folders.

Requirements

To complete this manual, you will need:

  • A computer connected to your 1A-server
  • Your username and password
  • The name or IP address of your 1A-server

Steps

1
Search the server with the start menu
  • Click the start button
  • Enter the name or IP address of your server prefixed by two backslashes.
    For example \\servername or \\companyname
  • Press 'Enter' on your keyboard
Search the server with the start menu
2
Accessing the server
  • Click on the server that appears
3
Enter your credentials
  • Enter your username and password
  • Click OK
Enter your credentials
4
Working with files on the server
  • If you have the correct permissions on the server, you can now view or edit files there
Working with files on the server