how to find My Network Places

[Guest]

I just got a new laptop with Vista on it.. and I can't find My Network
Places. It seems from reading the posts, it's there. I really need it to work
for my school--I use it to upload files to my webt account. Is it anywhere on
my computer? And if so, where is it? Thanks, Susan

 

[Steve Easton]

Control Panel > Double click Personalization.
Under Tasks in the upper left corner, click "Change desktop icons"
In the Desktop Icon Settings dialog, place a check in the box by Network and
click OK.

 

[Mr. Arnold]

I just got a new laptop with Vista on it.. and I can't find My Network
Places. It seems from reading the posts, it's there. I really need it to
work
for my school--I use it to upload files to my webt account. Is it anywhere
on
my computer? And if so, where is it? Thanks, Susan

Your friend is Google.

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Introducing-Vistas-Network-Center.html

 

[dean-dean]

Open Computer, and right-click an empty spot. Choose "Add a Network
Location". The Wizard can create a shortcut to your account in Computer.

 

[Guest]

I find the 'add a network location' and it won't take my URL.. it says it is
not a valid folder. any other suggestions?
thanks

 

[Guest]

that is not the 'My Network Places', where I can add a URL to go to and open
webct.. the network icon you refer to is the 'networks' on my computer--my
wireless.. thanks anyway,

 

[Sumer Yamaner]

This info may help you:

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Windo...8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

Sumer Yamaner

 

[dean-dean]

Is your site an FTP site? In the Wizard, on the page where you type in your
address, click on "View examples" for valid address types. Does your web
space provider show you how to access the space? Can you access it with
Internet Explorer?

 

[Guest]

Sumer Yamaner.

I am having the same problem as susan, i wish to upload to my web server to
update my web site.

I have tried to add a network location by Open Computer, and right-click an
empty spot. Choose "Add a Network
Location". The Wizard does create a shortcut to my account in Computer,
however when i click on it it return "windows cannot access this folder. Make
sure you type the file name correctly and that you have permission to access
the folder. Details: A connection with server could not be established.

During this process if i click on anything on the screen it states programme
not responding & the screen grey's out.

"Your suggestion", do i upload the patch to my computer running vista or is
it to be installed by my server who i expect is still running XP.

I have check my ftp address which i can open on explorer but not in add
network.

A suggestion from another group has suggested the following, which i have
struggled with, but may be you will be able to help with.

Open MS Publisher- (Web Programme i am using)
create webpage
File - Save as Webpage
instead of going to Network places, type the name of your ftp server in the
filename box
ftp://your.domain.net
a ftp log on box opens
log on as user: xxxxxx
password: yyyyyyyy
ok
go to the directory you want to save to
enter the file name you wish to save, xxxxxxxxx.htm
save.

What ever i do creates a link but the links appear several times in computer
/ network x2 instead of one clear path to choose from to create the link.

Sorry for butting in but i am watching the response to this question closely
as at present i cannot make changes to my web site with vista.
Many thanks

 

[Guest]

To Publish to Web with Vista

You need to Add a network location by Open Computer first before you try and
save.

1. Open Computer from start menu.
2. Right-click an empty spot main window paine. Choose "Add a Network
Location".
4. Follow on screen prompts
5. Secify the location of your website ensure you input correct format
(ftp://yoursite.co.uk)
6. Specify a user Name &Password if required will appear. Uncheck log on
anonymously &
input you logon details (ensure it is the correct logon details supplied from
web host)
7. The Wizzard will give your new shortcut a name. (You can change this if
you
prefer)
8. The Wizard will create a shortcut to your account in "Computer",
9. Your sever folder will open in a list on the left small paine / large
icons in the main right paine.
10. Close the "Computer" file. go back to your web programme.
11. Open Web programme & create & save in normal way.
12. Select Publish to web icon in top left menu bar or file Publish to web.
13. Vista will open computer listing all your normal folders.
14. Scroll down to find your shortcut address to your site.
15. Right click choose login as.
16. Small window will apear asking you to input User name / Password (check
save password for furture login's).
17. your web folders will appear in main window.
18. In bottom menu bar you will see file name: / Save as type.
19. File name: index
20. Save as type: Web Page, Filtered.(If not there use drop down menu arrow
to select).
21. index.htm already exists. Do you want to replace it. ("YES").
22. Working "Publishing HTML Files" will appear on your web page. (Do not
select anything on the page be patient or programe wil frezze and fail to
respond.)
23. After a while, depending how long to upload. (still remain patient.)
24. Saving as: ftp://yoursite.co.uk will appear.
25. Once this disappers your upload is complete.

For future saves follow steps 11. to 25.

Happy Vista uploads.

Cheers.