Editing Your Web Site
Windows XP Service Pack 2 users

The release of Windows XP Service Pack 2 introduces a more secure network environment.  Unfortunately, the ASUPS website is based on a network language that, while contemporary, requires a less secure form of authentication that is not supported by Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Therefore, the following changes must be made in order for Win XP SP2 users to connect to their website via WebDAV:

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

Option A:

  • Download WindowsXPSP2_WebDAV_Fix.reg: (WindowsXPSP2_WebDAV_Fix.reg).
  • Double-click the file, click Yes, click OK,  and then restart the computer.

Option B:

  • Click Start, and then click Run.
  • In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
  • Locate and then click the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebClient\Parameters
  • On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
  • Type UseBasicAuth, and then press ENTER.
  • On the Edit menu, click Modify.
  • In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
  • Quit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer.
More information about this fix can be found in Microsoft's Knowledge Base Article 841215, titled You cannot connect to a document library in Windows SharePoint Services by using Windows shell commands or by using Explorer View.