Product Support
ALLDATA Repair (DVD)
How To
Managing Estimate Files
Removing ALLDATA Repair (DVD)
Copying SERVICE ADVISOR Discs to your Computer (P&L Information Only)
Copying DATA Discs to your Computer (Both Repair and P&L Information)
Mapping the Drive for Data Networking
Switch to Printing Black Text on a White Background
Setting the Default Printer
Confirming that the Correct Security Key is Installed
Checking the Security Key Date
Checking the Subscription Code Expiration Dates
Checking the Compatibility Mode Settings
Verifying or Identifying Your Security Key ID
Adding Subscription Option Codes

Mapping the Drive for Data Networking

  1. On the SERVER computer, click Start >> My Computer.

    • The SERVER is the main computer that the ALLDATA® RepairSM disc information has been saved to.

  2. Open the C: drive by double-clicking on Local Disk (C:).

  3. Right-click over the ALLDATAData folder and left-click on Sharing and Security.

  4. In the ALLDATAData properties box, on the Sharing tab, select Share this folder.

    • Click Apply >> OK.

    • Note: The ALLDATAData icon has now changed from a regular folder to a folder with a cupped hand across the bottom.

  5. Move to the CLIENT computer. 

  6. On the CLIENT computer, click Start >> My Computer.

  7. Click on Tools >> Map Network Drive.

  8. Click Browse.

  9. Under My Network Places, click on the ALLDATAData folder. 

    • This should be located under the Workgroup that the Server belongs to.

    • Click OK

  10. Click Finish.

  11. The folder that you just mapped is now under Network Drives.

    • The ALLDATAData folder will open up if correctly connected.

  12. Still on the CLIENT computer, open the Disc Copy Utility by clicking on Start >> (All) Programs >> ALLDATA >> ALLDATA Disc Copy.

  13. Click Next.

  14. Click Use Network Data Discs.

  15. Click OK on the following pop-up message.

  16. Click Browse for Data Discs.

  17. Click OK on the following pop-up message.

  18. Under My Computer, click the Alldatadata folder or drive letter >> Click OK.

  19. Verify all the discs show up in Locate Network Data Discs window.

    • Click OK.

  20. Click Next.
  21. Click Finish.