Case Study : Internet Explorer

Case Study : Internet Explorer

For IE 7,8 and 9 :

1.    To use  "Open with Explorer" ,  We need to have compatible Internet Explorer configuration as Microsoft suggested. This issue is compatible with IE 7 version onwards [IE 7,8,9] with 32 and 128 bit browsers not for 64 bit, 256bit  browsers.

    Sometimes, IE 7 version onwards [IE 7,8,9]  with 64 bit, 256bit browsers will work with limited support as these are not fully compatible browsers.

2.    If browsers IE 7 version onwards [IE 7,8,9] with 32 and 128 bit browsers are not working . The fallowing setting will help to make it workable.

 Settings to be done :

A.  WebClient service  should be is started 

WebClient service which the WebDav protocol enables Windows-based programs such as Windows Explorer to create, access and modify Internet-based files.

ð  For this Go To RUN , type ‘services.msc’

ð   Click on ok

ð  Go To  ‘Web Client ‘  as shown in screen shot

ð  Right click on that and make the status started if not and set to :  “Automatic”.

           

ð  When on windows 7 the webclient service seems to be running, restart it.

  NOTE : If you do not have access to change the status, Kindly raise a request to your local service desk/Network desk for starting Web client service.

B.  User Account Control Settings

Open User Account Control Settings by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type uac, and then click Change User Account Control settings.

Ø  Go to User Account Control Settings.

Ø   Type in UAC, or go to the System and Security applet.

Ø  Click on the "Change User Account Control Settings" link.

ð  It should not be disabled. If disabled then make it as low level.

C.   Add https://sp.myatos.net   to Local intranet site
To configure Web browser, open “Internet Options” menu, navigate to the “Security Tab”, and add https://sp.myatos.net  to Local intranet site.


Then restart the browser and try it again.

Regarding IE 10 :
Actually, there is compatibility issue from Microsoft with Internet Explorer 10 while using option ‘Open with Explorer’.

a.       There is work around for this issue is to remove Internet Explorer 10.When you remove Internet Explorer 10, you can restore the previously installed version of Internet Explorer.