Downloading and Installing WebDrive for Windows XP/Vista
Time to Complete (in minutes):  15

Question:
How do I download and install WebDrive for Windows XP/Vista?
Answer:

WebDrive is available as a download through Information Technology Acquisitions (ITA) for current Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and students.

Important:If you live off campus and would like to download Webdrive, you must first register for a VPN account. Information about this can be found by reading the Configuring a VPN Page article (http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/2304/). However, instead of Webdrive, you can use Web folders that is included in Windows. For more information, please see the using Web Foldersarticle(http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/2796/).

  1. Go to the Network Software page (https://www.ita.vt.edu/Apps/WebObjects/NetSoftware).
  2. Log on with your PID and password.
  3. Click the WebDrive 7.22 for Windows download (Vista compatible) link.
  4. Place a check in the Yes, I Agree check box.
  5. Click the Accept Agreement button.
  6. Click the Download WebDrive 7.22 for Windows download (Vista compatible) - webdrive722.exe link.
  7. Save the download to your desktop.
  8. On your desktop, double-click the webdrive722.exe icon.
  9. Click Next.
  10. After reading the license agreement, click Next.
  11. Click Next.

    Note: If you have Integrity Desktop installed, you will receive the message "The install program has detected that you have Zone Alarm installed."

  12. Click OK.

Note: For instructions on configuring WebDrive to connect to your filebox or hosting site, refer to the appropriate article below: