Well that didn't take long … after getting my spiffy new OS system setup the way I wanted … I set about the task of installing the programs and utilities that I need to maintain my site and the tools needed for the MVPS HOSTS file …

So first thing I need is to setup a connection to the server that hosts my website. Ok … where is the "My Network Places"? Seems it doesn't exist in Win7 … huh? after Googling the issue for a while it seems "Web Folders" are no longer supported. Ouch! … Ok since the "Server administrator" does not allow FTP connections … now what?

In Windows Explorer, right-click Computer and select: Add Network location

This option fails when entering a website address (only accepts FTP)

Tried the "Map Network drive" option … Entered the required information … and it works I thought. The connection will allow me to see the various folders (left column in Windows Explorer) on my site, but the right (main) column is totally blank [ugh!] As a last resort I tried the "Open Site" option in my webpage editor – Office/FrontPage 2003 … and that works … a little querky, but it works.

It seems a known issue on Windows 7. There is no known (Microsoft supported) workaround for this issue. However …
Web Folders workaround (do not apply to Home Premium – which is what I have)
http://www.techgremlin.com/2009/08/13/simple-workaround-windows-7-web-folders-bug/ 

Now that I can update my site I created a new page : Updating the HOSTS file in Windows 7
It's still a work in progress …

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