Ccdrive : What is it? / What can I use it for?
What computer and software do I need if I want a Ccdrive?
How do I store data on my Ccdrive?
Where can I access my Ccdrive from?
What happens if I do not use my Ccdrive?
What do I do if I forget my password or user id?
How can I add extra space to my Ccdrive?
How do I change my password or my e-mail?
How do I set up my Read Only User id?
How do I add CcDrive Read Only Access to my website?
How can I use a CcDrive Read Only login on my website?
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1. Ccdrive : What is it? / What can I use it for?
Ccdrive :
- is a virtual hard drive. It allows you to store your files on the internet and get to them wherever you are. It consists of a web site which allows you to manage your files from any connection and a unique piece of software that connects your PC to your CcDrive. It makes your CcDrive look like just another disk drive on your PC!
- PC software integrates into your computer operating system so it is really easy to use.
- can be accessed directly through the internet. You do not need your own computer.
- can be expanded to any size quickly and easily. You need never run out of space with Ccdrive.
- Can be used by anyone with an internet connection and a PC running Windows.
Ccdrive is your personal disk drive on the internet.
With Ccdrive you can :
- share your important information with friends and colleagues.
- access your files with an internet connection, anywhere, anytime.
- have your own internet information store, even if you don’t own a computer.\
You might use Ccdrive for :
- transferring files between work and home. No more e-mail attachments or floppy disks.
- the backup of critical data. Information that you want protected if something happens to your computer.
- allowing your travelling sales force to access and share important figures without using an expensive network.
- access your files when you don’t have access to your own computer – for instance in an internet café.
- showing your family and friends pictures of your loved ones or your holidays.
- creating and sharing your online MP3 music collection.
2. What computer and software do I need if I want a Ccdrive?
If you have access to an internet connection, you do not need your own computer to have your own Ccdrive. You simply register through our web site (www.ccdrive.com) and start using your storage space using the management tools we provide there.
If you have a computer and want to make use of Ccdrive as an extra disk drive then you will need the following :
Windows 95 operating system or
Windows 98 operating system or
Windows NT operating system.
Any computer running these operating systems is compatible with Ccdrive.
3. How do I sign up for Ccdrive?
Go to the main Ccdrive page (www.ccdrive.com) and select the ‘Join or New User ’ option on the main page.
You will be required to enter some basic details about yourself and select a user name and password.
(We do not disclose your details to third parties under any circumstances – see our privacy policy for more details on [www.ccdrive.com/privacy)
You will then have the option to download the PC software. This is optional, if you simply want to use your Ccdrive from the web then you do not need this download.
Once you have downloaded the software. Follow the simple install instructions and that’s it. You will then have an extra disk drive on your computer. An internet disk drive.
4. How do I store data on my Ccdrive?
You can use the Ccdrive in two ways :
One : Through the web. Go to the web site on www.ccdrive.com. On this page will be a user id and password area. Enter your own user id and password. Your files will now be displayed along with a list of commands. You can now use your Ccdrive.
Two : Through your computer. If you have Ccdrive downloaded your computer thinks that Ccdrive is simply another disk drive. If you want to store , for instance, a word processing document, on your Ccdrive, then simply save the document straight from your word processor to the disk drive marked Ccdrive(X:): If you start windows explorer you will see Ccdrive as a disk drive under the C: drive. You can click on the drive and see the files stored there. Files can be copied/moved/deleted in the same way as any other files on your computer.
5. How much does Ccdrive cost?
We offer a FREE trial version of CcDrive with 1Mb. It is fully functional within the 1Mb limit. If you need more space then it is easy to sign up. We do charge a small monthly fee for storage space above 1MB.
6. Where can I access my Ccdrive from?
You can access your Ccdrive from any computer that has an internet connection. This may mean a laptop or internet café, from home or work.
7. What happens if I do not use my Ccdrive?
If your Ccdrive is not used for 90 days we may send you an e-mail asking you if you still want to keep your account with us. If you do simply reply ‘Yes’ and your data is kept for another 90 days. Of course, if you are paying for extra space, then you can keep your data on your Ccdrive as long as you want.
8. What do I do if I forget my password or user id?
If you forget your id or password then go to the web page www.ccdrive.com and select the option 'Password?’ on the left hand side of the screen. On the next page type in your user id or registered e-mail address and we will post you your user id and password.
9. How can I add extra space to my Ccdrive?
If you need more disk space on your Ccdrive, then you can easily sign up for more. Go to the web site www.ccdrive.com and select the option ‘Add Space’ on the left hand side of the screen. Follow the simple instructions and select how much space you require.
10. How do I change my password or my e-mail?
If you wish to change your user id, password or e-mail reference account then go to any Ccdrive page. Click on the 'Change Profile' button at the top right of the screen.You will then be prompted to enter new values for whatever settings you wish to change on your Ccdrive.
11. What is a Read Only user?A Read Only user is a facility in your CcDrive that allows you to give someone else access to your files without letting them change or delete them. It is an extra way to get access to your account on CcDrive, but one which keeps your files secure. Give out your Read Only user id to people you want to have access to your files, but dont trust them enough to allow them full access. For instance, you may have some important sales spreadsheets that you wish to share with a number of clients. If you give them your normal user id and password, they can not only see your files but they can modify or delete them as well! If instead you give them the Read Only user id and password, then your files can be downloaded, but not altered or deleted. Your clients get access to the data, and you keep your files secure.
12. How do I set up my Read Only User id?
You can set up your Read Only in 2 ways.
a. When you sign up for your CcDrive account, simply fill in the Read Only user and Read Only password fields.
b. On any page click on the 'Change Profile' link. Enter your normal user id and password then click on the 'Change Read Only' button. On the next screen, fill in the Read Only user id and password.
Note : The Read Only user id must be different from your normal id.13. How do I add CcDrive Read Only Access to my website?
A Read Only user id gives you a great way to allow visitors to your site to download files. A simple one line addition to your current website takes your visitors into a CcDrive account. This account can be set up to hold any files you wish your visitors to download.
Simply add this line of code to your site :<A href="http://www.ccdrive.com/servlets/Contants?name=yourccdrive&pwd=yourccdrive&action=loginToCcDrive" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.ccdrive.com/gifs/ccdicon.gif" border="0"></A>
where : yourccdrive = user id of CcDrive account ,and yourccdrive = password of CcDrive account.
Click this icon to see what we mean!
14. How can I use a CcDrive Read Only login on my Website?
Any website that needs to allow visitors access to changing information can use this facility. For instance :
- A community site may wish visitors to have access to all of their old newsletters.
- A company may wish to allow visitors to view all of their old accounting reports.
- A company may wish to allow visitors to have access to a variety of forms for printing.
- A restaurant may wish to allow visitors access to the very latest menu.
The real beauty of this system is that whenever you wish to change the files your visitors can see and download, there is no web programming to do. Simply log on to your CcDrive account with your normal user id and you can add, delete or modify any of your files. With CcDrive, you are in control of your files.
Remember : When you give your visitors access to your CcDrive account your files are safe. They cannot be deleted or changed.
