Re: FTP using IE

From: David H. Lipman (DLipman~nospam~_at_Verizon.Net)
Date: 02/14/05 

Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:39:14 -0500

It is better to use a GUI FTP client that IE.

However, in IE choose; file --> login as 

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Dave
"Roscoe" <rdillon@mtsi-va.com> wrote in message
news:1108412946.040870.292150@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
| Someone has posted some files online for download via FTP.  All it
| requires is a username (provided) and no password.  From work, I
| entered the FTP address (ftp://65...etc) in the address bar, supplied
| the user name when prompted (leaving password blank) and a list of
| files came up in an IE folder window for download.  No problem.
|
| However when I try this from home, I am told I need a password before I
| can get to the file listing.  It appears (from memory) that the folder
| is different though...more of an Explorer window rather than an IE
| window (based on the menu items).  Also tried using a dedicated FTP
| program and I get the same message...password required.  Confused?  You
| bet!
|
| It takes to long to download from work, but I can't get my home
| computer to connect...ideas?
|

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