Using BingoDisk

Connecting with Windows XP

Windows supports BingoDisk Storage on Windows 98/2000/NT/ME/XP. Windows Vista should also be supported, but that is beyond the scope of this document. We will focus on Windows XP here.

Step 1: Choose My Network Places from the Start menu.

screen shot for step 1

Step 2: Click on Add a Network Place from the Network Tasks menu on the left side of the window.

screen shot for step 2

Step 3: The Add a Network Place Wizard will open. Click Next.

screen shot for step 3

Step 4: Select the Choose Another Network Location option. Click Next.

screen shot for step 4

Step 5: In the Internet or network address field enter enter "http://yourlogin.bingodisk.com/bingo" (substitute yourlogin for your BingoDisk account's login name). Click Next.

screen shot for step 5

Step 6: Enter your BingoDisk Login (login@bingodisk.com) and Password when prompted.

screen shot for step 6

Step 7: Enter a Name to label the link, such as "BingoDisk" or "My Docs Online". Click Finish. A Windows Explorer window will appear. A Shortcut has been created in your My Network Places.

screen shot for step 7

Step 8: Click "Finish".

screen shot for step 8