StorjVirtualDisk

Introduction

Storj Virtual Disk for Windows is a proof of concept to demonstrate it is possible to mount a virtual drive to connect to Storj, a decentralized data storage solution. The current state of the application is not optimized and only allows uploading of small sized files (< 1 Mb).

Features and impressions

1 - Tray network notifications

 

2 - A virtual disk accesable in Explorer


3 - Files and folders on decentralized data storage platform visible in Explorer


4 - Support for navigating, copying and deleting of files on the decentralized data storage platform


For a video demo look at: http://youtu.be/LJcl4P_FXDQ

Installation and requirements

The application uses a third party virtual disk driver called Dokan. To install the application follow the following steps:

1. Install Dokan by running the setup from install\DokanInstall_0.6.0.exe (note for Windows 8 you must run the installer in compatibility mode)

2. Instal the Storj Virtual Disk by running the setup from install\setup.msi

Mounting the virtual disk

After a successful installation, run the application by using the shortcuts from the desktop or start menu. After startup a notification icon should be visible in the tray and in Explorer the mounted virtual drive should be visible.