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WebDAV is a file-transfer protocol, similar to FTP in that it is used to upload/download/modify files collaboratively on the internet. It is the access method of choice for the CIT-IS hosting environments (LAMP, Coldfusion, etc), because it allows users to use their CUWebLogin credentials to get access to their accounts, while still keeping file ownership and permissions on the server side consistent, so multiple users can safely share access to and collaborate on the same site.

WebDAV in Windows XP

The two popular options for using WebDAV in Windows XP are the Microsoft built-in DAV client, and WebDrive, a commercial offering with a lot of neat features.

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Using the Microsoft WebDAV Client

Important note for Windows 7 users

Use Windows 7? You can the try Vista hotfix (Microsoft.com hotfix), but at this time Microsoft doesn't support web folders in Win7. We recommend using a 3rd party tool, such as, Bitkinexas a temporary work around. Here's a tutorial on how to use Bitkinex.

Important note for Vista users

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