RE: Can't use FTP anymore.

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From: Jason Hall [MSFT] (v-jashal_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/17/04


Date: Mon, 17 May 2004 18:50:43 GMT


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>Content-Class: urn:content-classes:message
>From: "Kristine" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
>Sender: "Kristine" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
>Subject: Can't use FTP anymore.
>Date: Mon, 17 May 2004 09:13:17 -0700
>
>Until recently I have always been able to FTP out to a
>site to pick up data files. Now, it seems that I can
>connect to the ftp site, but I can not get the data.
>
>I can see other computers on the network (using ping in
>the cmd window), but no other computers can see me on the
>network once Windows has begun. Prior to Windows starting
>other computers can see me on the network.
>
>I think its possible that there is some service running on
>my computer that is blocking others from seeing me.
>
>Any ideas?
>Kristine
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Yes, it's called a Firewall : )
..If it's enabled, and the rules aren't configured to allow incoming
connections as needed, then you are going to have unwanted behaviour.

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