Installation Walkthrough |
User's Manual Start Page |
The software installation is easy. First, install the server module (it doesn't require any administration) on one of the computers on the local network. Then install the client modules on the computers that will be used for sharing folders in Outlook. In the client module installation you will be asked to provide the name (or the IP) of the computer hosting the server module. Launch Outlook and start sharing data with others!
The user performing the installation must have the local administrator rights on the computer.
When installing on Windows Vista, do not double-click the downloaded setup file to run it.
Instead, right-click on the file and select Run as administrator from the popup menu.
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Server module installation
Requirements: Windows Vista / 2003 / XP / 2000
If you want to quickly check how CodeTwo Public Folders works, you don't
even have to install the server module. You can make use of our internet demo server. However, please note that
the demo server can be used for test purposes only. More...If you are using our internet demo server, go to the client installation section.
Click Next twice to begin the installation. On the last screen you will be notified if the installation has been successful. Click Close to finish.
If you want to use shared folders in Outlook on a computer with the server module installed, you also need to install the client module on that computer.
Read more about the server module settings
Client module installation
| Requirements: | Windows Vista / 2003 / XP / 2000 |
| Outlook 2007 / 2003 / 2002 / 2000* / 98* | |
You should install the client modules on all computers in the local network, where you want to share data with other Microsoft Outlook users. To install the client module on a particular computer, download the installation package and run it. you will see a standard welcome dialog box. After clicking the Next button, the license agreement will display. On the next screen of the installation wizard you will be asked to select a new folder where you want to install the program or to continue with the default location:
Click Next twice to begin the installation. When the installation is finished, you will be asked to choose the CodeTwo Public Folders server you want to use:
If you want to quickly check how CodeTwo Public Folders works, you don't even have to install the server module. You can make use of our internet demo server. In that case leave the Use the CodeTwo internet demo server option checked. However, please note that the demo server can be used for test purposes only. Read more about using the internet demo server.
If you have already installed the server module of CodeTwo Public Folders, check the Connect to your server option, provide its name (or IP) and you will be able to use it on a day-to-day basis and keep important and confidential data. To find the computer in the network, you can also use the Browse button. To check whether there is a connection between the computer hosting the sever module and the client computer, click Test button.
Read more about the client module settings
If communication problems between client modules and the server occur after the software is installed, refer to Resolving communication problems.
If you can't see the public folders in Outlook after the client module is installed, refer to Adding public folders to Outlook's profile. | * - | Outlook 2000 / 98 must be installed in the "Company or workgroup" mode and must have the newest Service Pack applied |