Accessing UWDFS file server when not connected to Active Directory.

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NOTE: If you are off campus you must first log into VPN. We have a Knowledge Base article around this application available here https://uwindsor.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1975/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=44347  If you are on campus proceed to Step 1.

1. Launch your Windows Explorer and type in the following address in the address bar, then push Enter:

\\uwdfs.uwinad.uwindsor.ca\shares\  (Link updated March 2023)

 

2. When asked to provide user name and password, please use the following

Login: UWINAD\<your_userid>

Password: <your_AD_password>

NOTE: Your entry must exist in Active Directory for this to work.

3. Upon successful authentication, a list of network shares on AD File Server will be displayed:

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