Re: Can't connect to FTP servers with Firewall activited in SP2

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From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 10/07/04 

Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:44:14 -0500

Perhaps the troubleshooting information in this article may help:

You may not be able to open a project when you try to connect to a remote Windows XP
Service Pack 2-based computer by using the AutoCAD FTP service
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;873185&Product=windowsxpsp2

Here's how to correct the problem after opening Port 21 via the
SP2 firewall Exceptions tab:

1. Open Internet Explorer >Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab

2. Uncheck the box: "Use passive FTP (for firewall & DSL modem capability) 

-- 
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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"ZG" wrote:
| Hi.
| 
| I'm at the end of my rope on this issue. I am running Windows-XP SP2 
| edition and with the built-in XP firewall activated I *CANNOT* connect 
| to FTP servers.
| 
| I have tried the following:
| 
| - Opening Ports 20/21
| - Allowing CUTEFTP.exe and transferengine exe files
| - Making sure "use passive ftp" was unchecked in Internet Explorer
| - Cannot use cmd line "ftp" program to connect anywhere
| - Switched to PASV mode in CuteFTP
| 
| I have tried other FTP clients as well, so it is obvious CUTEFTP is not 
| the issue.
| 
| I would appreciate it if anyone could help,
| Thanks

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