My Briefcase: New ways to do familiar tasks
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
The following table lists common tasks for storing and synchronizing files using Briefcase.
Note
- There are no significant user interface differences between Windows 2000, Windows XP, and the Windows Server 2003 family for this component.
| If you want to | In Windows NT 4.0 use | In this version of Windows use |
|---|---|---|
Synchronize files on connected computers |
My Briefcase |
Briefcase |
Create a new Briefcase |
My Briefcase |
Briefcase |
Check file status |
My Briefcase |
Briefcase |
Note
In the Windows Server 2003 family of operating systems, Briefcase is no longer stored on the desktop. You can open Briefcase by right-clicking anywhere on the desktop, pointing to New, and then clicking Briefcase.
When you use Briefcase to copy files from your main computer to your portable computer, the two computers must be connected, either over a network or by a direct cable connection.