Windows Quick Start

Both the server and client components can be run by locating and double clicking on their icons as described below.  If you are using a purchased version of ExpeDat, have your license code ready the first time you run each application.  No license code is needed for trial versions.

1. Extract ExpeDat
ExpeDat for Windows is distributed as a WinZip packages with "win32" in the name.  For each computer where you wish to use ExpeDat, download or copy the appropriate package file and extract its contents.  You will then have a folder named "ExpeDat" with subfolders named "Client Files" and "Server Files" that contain the executables and other files.  You can ignore the other files for now.
 
You must extract the package contents, do not "browse" the Zip file.

2. Run the Server
On the remote (server) computer, locate the servedat.exe file and drag it into the folder you wish to serve.  Then double click on its icon.
 
You may receive security prompts.  Click to allow servedat to run and allow network access.
 
A console window should open and display the server version information along with the message "Serving files from: .\".  The server will then display logs for each transaction.
 
Check this output carefully for warnings, particularly regarding firewall settings.  If you receive a firewall warning, try right-clicking on servedat.exe and using "Run as Administrator".
 
In Quick Start mode, no username or password will be required to access the files in this folder.
 
Only one instance of servedat may be running at a time.  If you receive an error that the UDP port is already in use, check whether you have already installed servedat or have it open in another window.

3. Transfer Files
On the local (client) computer, locate the MTPexpedat.exe file and double click on it.

In the text box labeled "Server", type the name or IP address of the machine where you ran servedat in Step 2, then press return.  A listing of the files available on the server should appear in the right-side browser pane.  Double click on a file to download it.  Double click on a local file in the left-side browser pane to upload it.
 
In Quick Start mode, clients are restricted to accessing only the served folder and its sub-folders (RestrictHome).  Absolute paths will be denied.

If the transfer speed is not what you expected, please refer to the Performance section for information about potential bottle-necks and performance tuning options.

If the client and server appear unable to communicate, verify that you are using the correct server address.  If they are not on the same local network and the server is behind a DHCP device, you will need to setup an NAT port map.  Also check the Windows Firewall settings.  See the Connectivity section for more information on firewalls.

For more flexible quick start options, see the Command Line Quick Start section.