Configure WebDAV with Windows XP

Microsoft Windows XP natively supports the WebDAV protocol and displays WebDAV servers in My Network Places.

To start the WebClient service and prepare to access your trading partner’s WebDAV server, complete the following:

  1. From Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.
  2. Double-click on WebClient.
  3. Click Start in the General tab of the WebClient Properties dialog box.
  4. Verify the WebClient Service status is Started.
  5. To automatically start the WebClient service on restart, set Startup type to Automatic.
  6. Install the root certificate.
  7. Map the WebDAV server in your Network Places.