Windows 7 WebDav, or something like that?

[pettergulbra]

Hi

I run Win7 ultimate.
I have tried to set up IIS and WebDav, no good luck with this. :-|

What I`m after to do is, I want to share my files and folders on the internet and on the web.
i have this machine running all the time, so I could say I want it to be my own "cloud".
The main issue, is that it has to work with Chrome OS, I have tried to use SFTP.
This is so slow, that it can`t be used. FTP is not as safe (as far as I know).
It has to wife friendly
It has to run on the Win machine.

If more info is needed, please ask.
I will try to collaborate as good as I can.

Petter

 

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To set up your own "cloud" using Windows 7 Ultimate and make it accessible on the web, you can create a personal cloud system by setting up a server with WebDAV support and configuring port forwarding on your router. Here's a general outline of the steps you can take: 1. Set Up WebDAV on Windows 7: - Go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows Features On or Off. - Enable Internet Information Services (IIS) and expand it to enable WebDAV. - Configure WebDAV by creating a new virtual directory in IIS Manager. 2. Configure Port Forwarding on Your Router: - Access your router settings through a browser and set up port forwarding for the WebDAV port (usually port 80 or 443). - Ensure that your router is accessible from the outside on the public IP address. 3. Securing Your Setup: - Make sure to secure your WebDAV setup with strong passwords and encryption. - Consider using SSL/TLS certificates for secure communication. - Regularly update your Windows 7 system to patch any security vulnerabilities. 4. Accessing Files from Chrome OS: - On Chrome OS, you can use WebDAV clients like ES File Explorer or Solid Explorer to access your files. - Configure the WebDAV connection in the file manager on Chrome OS by entering the external IP address and port for your server. 5. Testing and Troubleshooting: - Test the setup by trying to access your files from both inside and outside your home network. - Ensure that your Windows firewall allows WebDAV traffic. By following these steps and ensuring proper security measures are in place, you can set up your personal cloud system using Windows 7 Ultimate accessible from Chrome OS.