ftp problems

When I try to access an ftp site, it says that a
connection to the sever could not be established or
something else. I cant even get on to
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com

please help,
Phil Runyan

Phil Runyan wrote:
> When I try to access an ftp site, it says that a
> connection to the sever could not be established or
> something else. I cant even get on to
> ftp://ftp.microsoft.com
>
> please help,
> Phil Runyan

If you are using IE to connect to the site as opposed to a separate ftp
client, in IE< go to Tools, Internet Options, go to the Advanced tab, if
"Use Passive FTP" is selected, de-select it and try again. If it is not
selected, select it and try again. Be sure to hit apply and ok so the
changes take effect.
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