FTP Client

SP2 and FTP - problems!

[rufus]

I am well aware that certain programmes will not work after installing SP2 - like, for example, my FTP Client.

I am not able to send files to my websites unless I disable the Microsoft firewall - even though under the firewall exceptions I have added WS_FTP95LE.

Of course, I am able to send using my own Sygate Firewall without any problems.

Any suggestions here please?

[Jon_King]

I have the same problem with ZoneAlarm since SP2...

[domoftheuk]

Don’t use Windows Firewall its CRAP!

What’s the matter with using windows for file transfer its well good just add a network place

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Jon_King
Don’t block the ftp program

[rufus]

I have tried to create the windows ftp using this posting from senior member aspdaddy from February 23, 2002:

If you are using windows you can just do this:

Right click create new shortcut, enter path:

ftp://username:[e-mail]

Click Finish then double click and drag files onto the server.

A simple ftp solution.

Without much success on my part I'm afraid.

So maybe the answer would be to disable the Microsoft Firewall and use my own?

[kaled]

If you need to upload in a hurry, just type in ftp://yourdomain.com in IE

You'll be prompted for a username and password.

Navigate to the required folder and drag the required files to it (copy and paste might work - never tried it).

It's also worth noting that passive ftp must often be selected (IE properties¦Advanced). Also ftp in XP can be very slow to connect (30 seconds is typical if it's in a bad mood).

Kaled.

[domoftheuk]

kaled

yeh takes ages to load up very annoying GOOD POINT