Re: FTP Help, FTP not connecting at all

From: BobC (nospam_at_nospam.here)
Date: 12/02/04 

Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 22:58:02 GMT

On Thu, 2 Dec 2004 14:35:07 -0800, Trapper John wrote:

> I am trying to get into a ftp site, everything is correct (address, password,
> name...etc) the only catch is, I type in the address in I.E. and the login
> window does not even popup. Infact it says the address and/or password
> incorrect OR there is no connection. I even tried downloading off FTP sites
> and that doesn't even work it says the same thing...anyone know if I have to
> enable FTP? I know its not the connection, unless I have to install something
> for FTP but I doubt it. I downloaded a few FTP programs and they game me the
> same babble. Anyone that could help me please do =)

Try using passive mode:

IE > Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > check "Use Passive FTP..."

Also check your filewall settings to allow FTP.

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