Installing Workspace Desktop Tools
Workspace Desktop Tools is a downloadable tool that lets you access several Workspace applications from the system tray of your computer. Compatible operating systems are Microsoft® Windows XP or later, and Apple® Macintosh OS 10.5 or later.
Workspace Desktop Tools give you this robust functionality, including:
- Email Notifier — See alerts on your desktop when you receive new messages.
- Email: Default Client — Open Web-Based Email to compose email when clicking on email links.
- Calendar Alerts — Get reminders right on your desktop for meetings and tasks.
- Calendar Synchronization — (Not available on Mac®) Synchronize your Workspace Calendars with Microsoft Outlook®.
- Online Storage Backup and Sync Folders — Create file backups and customize sync folders to transfer files between your computer and your online storage.
- Online Storage Drive Map — Map a drive directly to your online storage to more easily access all your files.
To Install Workspace Desktop Using Workspace Email or Online Storage
- Log in to Workspace Email or Online Storage.
- From the Tools menu, click Notifier.
- Click Install Now.
- Follow the prompts through the installation wizard.
To Install Workspace Desktop Using Calendar
NOTE: This feature is not available on Mac®.
- Log in to Calendar.
- Go to the upper-right corner of your screen, and then click the Desktop Tools link.
- Click Install Now.
- Follow the prompts through the installation wizard.
After you install Workspace Desktop Tools, you can add your Workspace Email, Calendar, or Online Storage accounts.
NOTE: Mac users may want to visit OS X: About Gatekeeper for security settings and guidance on installation.