Network Drives and Access
There a number of ways to store and access files on U of R network drives.
Where can I save my files?
Saving files to your computer hard-drive is not recommended as they are not backed up.Personal storage drive - I:\ Drive
- This is your personal network backed up storage.
- You have 25GB of personal space.
- Save documents here instead of on your computer hard drive as I:\ is backed up nightly.
- Don’t save documents here you need to share with other members of your team.
- Files stored here are considered personal and are deleted when you leave the University.
FILR file storage and sharing service
- Pronounced “filer,” located at https://filr.uregina.ca
- You have 100GB of personal cloud storage.
- Store files in FILR, and access them from any internet browser, anywhere, at any time.
- Desktop software can be installed, as well as an app for your phone and/or tablet.
- Can also access your Personal I:\ drive through FILR.
- Best used for sharing documents with other users, including non-U of R and off campus users.
How do I access my files?
Access saved files through Micro Focus OES, FILR, Netstorage, Webdrive (Windows or Mac) or Kanaka (for Mac).Micro Focus OES client software
- The Micro Focus OES client is the standard network access method on campus.
- Computers provided through the Evergreen program have Micro Focus OES client installed.
- Micro Focus OES client can be installed on a laptop or other system, but there are other options for accessing the files.
- Best for users on campus.
- Can access files stored in personal I:\ drive and network drives like T:\
- Cannot access files stored in FILR personal storage.
FILR
- Access online at https://filr.uregina.ca, through desktop client software, or an app on phone or tablet.
- To download desktop client software login to the Filr web client, click on your name in the top right corner - select 'Download Filr Desktop App'.
- Provides access to files stored in FILR
- Also provides access to your personal I:\ drive, in FILR it is called the “Home” folder.
- Option to share files or folders with anyone, not just U of R students.
- Can be accessed from anywhere online.
Netstorage
- Located at https://netstorage.cc.uregina.ca
- Easy access to all your network drives, from any internet browser, anywhere, at any time.
- Perfect for working on the go, not on your regular computer.
- Can download, edit, and re-upload files if you’re working remotely.
- Not used to share files with other users.
- Can access files stored in personal I:\ drive
- Cannot access files stored in FILR personal storage.
WebDrive
- Installed program on your computer which lets you log in to view network drives in a more familiar way (network drives are located in Start >> Computer).
- Perfect for working on your personal computer at home, and accessing network drives.
- Easy to open, edit, and save files; no need to download, edit, and re-upload.
- Not used to share files with other users, unless they have access to the same network folder.
- Windows version and Mac OS version, available from our Downloads page.
- Can access files stored in personal I:\
- Cannot access files stored in FILR personal storage.