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| Usually, your G.ho.st VC is a “self-contained” virtual computer running in the browser which has the same content wherever you are in the world. But sometimes you will need to move files from the physical computer you are on (called the “local” computer) to G.ho.st, and from to G.ho.st to your local computer. |
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| Your G.ho.st VC only allows you to upload and download individual files. However, the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader lets you drag-and-drop entire folders and hierarchies of folders from your local computer to your G.ho.st Drive (where they are saved by G.ho.st using Amazon.com’s data center), and vice versa. |
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| In particular, the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader is the easiest way for you to move your documents, music or photos to G.ho.st when you first start using G.ho.st. This is so your files will be more secure and available wherever you are. The G.ho.st G.ho.st Bulk Uploader is also the easiest way to move files from a camera, MP3 player, disk-on-key, or other device to G.ho.st. (In these cases, the device must first be recognized by the local computer and shown in Windows, such as in the D:, E: or F: drive before the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader will recognize them.) |
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| The speed of the file transfer depends on your Internet connection. In many homes, the uplink (from your local computer to G.ho.st) is much slower than the downlink (from G.ho.st to your local computer) so you need to be a little patient. |
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| Starting the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader |
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| The G.ho.st Bulk Uploader uses a technology called Java to let you view your local hard drive. Many browsers already have Java, but if your browser doesn't, you can download it from https://www.java.com/getjava. You will need to give permission for your browser to run the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader, so just press the OK button when you get a dialog such as "Certain workplaces may block the installation or running of Java–in that case you will not be able to run Java". |
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| What do you see? |
| Your local computer drives and the G.ho.st Drive are displayed side-by-side in the same window to make it easy for you to move files from one drive to the other. The lower panel of the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader window will give you a detailed description of each task upload or download task you request. Here you can keep track of the files you are transferring, their direction, size, and progress. You can also see how many files have completed the transfer and how many are waiting in the queue. |
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| What would you like to do? |
| Upload and download |
| Upload or download files and folders |
| Cancel a task |
| Cancel a single upload or download task |
| Cancel all upload and download tasks |
| View, sort and locate |
| View your folders and files as list or a hierarchal tree |
| Sort your files by name, type, size and date modified |
| Locate a folder |
| Navigate |
| Navigate the panels |
| Navigate the file tree |
| Update and reload |
| Get updates from outside storage |
| Reload the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader (Java applet) |
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| Note You can do the following actions in the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader, however we suggest that you do them in the G.ho.st Drive Explorer. |
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| Work with files and folders |
| Create a new folder on either drive |
| Delete a file or folder on either drive |
| Rename a file or folder on either drive |
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| Upload or download files and folders |
| You can move or copy your files from one drive to the other. |
- To copy, drag-and-drop your files and folders from your local computer (Local Storage) to your G.ho.st Drive (G.ho.st Storage), or vice-versa.
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A plus sign (+) appears with the mouse pointer, and the details of this task appear in the the lower part of the window.
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- To move your files and folders, press Shift and drag-and-drop your folders from one drive to the other.
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A square sign appears with the mouse pointer, and the details of this task appear in the lower part of the window, as in the example above.
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- You can also use Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V to cut, copy or paste your files and folders.
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| Cancel a single upload or download task |
| During the upload and download process, you can cancel a single task. When an upload or download is in progress, the Status section of the task bar has a red box with an X. |
| To cancel a single task, Press the red X button. |
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| Cancel all upload and download tasks |
| You can stop the entire upload/download process if you want by doing one of the following: |
- Press the gray X button to the left of the word "Status".
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- Press the Cancel All Tasks link (on the upper-right side of the task panel).
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| View your folders and files as list or a hierarchal tree |
| Click the View menu and choose List or Tree. |
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| Sort your files |
| Click on the column header to sort the data according to the category you choose: Name, Size, Type, Modified (just like you do in Window’s Explorer). |
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| Locate a folder |
| Write the path of a folder in the address bar at the top of the Local Storage or G.ho.st Storage panels. |
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| Navigate the panels |
| Use the Tab and the Up or Down arrow buttons on your keyboard. |
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| Navigate the file tree |
Use the Navigate Back button to go one step back in the directory structure (file tree) and the Navigate Up button to go one level up.  |
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| Get updates from outside storage |
| You can update your G.ho.st Drive with any changes you made on your local computer. |
| To update, select Refresh in the Window menu. |
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| Reload the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader (Java applet) |
| It may happen that theG.ho.st Bulk Uploader gets too busy and freezes. In this case, it's best to close the Utility and open it again. |
| 1. To reload, select Reload in the Window menu. |
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2. Press Yes when you are asked for permission. |
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| Note You can do the following actions in the G.ho.st Bulk Uploader, however we suggest that you do them in the G.ho.st Drive Explorer. |
| Create a new folder on either drive |
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- Select the folder in which you want to create a new folder and select the Create New Folder button.
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- Right-click the folder in which you want to create a new folder and select New Folder.
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| 2. Type the name of the folder in the Input Box and press OK. |
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| Delete a file or folder on either drive |
| 1. Right-click the file or folder and select Delete. |
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| 2. Press OK when you are asked for permission. |
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| Rename a file or folder on either drive |
| 1. Right-click the file or folder and select Rename. |
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| 2. Type in the new name in the Input Box and press OK. |
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| Are there still things you don’t understand in the Upload/Download Utility? Please let us know at
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