FTP and Windows Explorer

[Andrew]

Anyone know if there's a way to set Windows Explorer up as
an FTP program?

If not, does anyone know how to upload files to a host
using common Windows software, like IE? I would like to
avoid 3rd party software like WS_FTP.

 

[Malke]

Anyone know if there's a way to set Windows Explorer up as
an FTP program?

If not, does anyone know how to upload files to a host
using common Windows software, like IE? I would like to
avoid 3rd party software like WS_FTP.

You can use Internet Explorer (or any other browser) to upload files to
your website. How you do it depends on the site management software
used by your hosting company. For instance, my hosting company uses
Cpanel, which makes uploading individual files very easy. Uploading
folders, though, requires an actual FTP client. So, check with your web
hosting company to see if they have site management software in place
and how to use it.

Malke

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

What happens if you type the following into the IE Address Bar and then hit
Enter:

ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/

 

[Guest]

Windows has a built in ftp client.
At the cmd prompt type ftp /? to see a list of its command line options.

You can even script it so you can upload/download multiple files.

 

[dev]

/Andrew/ said:

Anyone know if there's a way to set Windows Explorer up as
an FTP program?

If not, does anyone know how to upload files to a host
using common Windows software, like IE? I would like to
avoid 3rd party software like WS_FTP.

On the ISP's server we created a directory structure that enables FTP
actions through Windows Explorer.

Double-clicking on the target FTP directory (folder), as listed in Network
Neighborhood, displays the server directory as if it were local - on the
hard drive. Files and directories can be cut/pasted or drag/dropped
to/from the FTP server.

Try inputting the URL via ftp://useridassword@servername and see if you
can bring up the intended directory. If yes, then the path will likely be
saved in Network Neighborhood. If not, consult with your ISP on how
access might be accomplished.

 

[Don Taylor]

Anyone know if there's a way to set Windows Explorer up as
an FTP program?

If not, does anyone know how to upload files to a host
using common Windows software, like IE? I would like to
avoid 3rd party software like WS_FTP.

I believe you can type into the address box in IE

ftp://the_url

where the_url is the domain name and path to the desired
directory and IE will fire up the Windows ftp client.

Or you can do the same thing without needing to have IE
running by using

Start->Run->ftp the_url

I ftp files in and out of XP doing this all the time.
You can put a shortcut to ftp into your quicklaunch or
onto the desktop that will save you time doing this.
If the new security restrictions block this then you
may need to allow access for ftp started from your end.

If it matters to you, telnet works the same way.

Considering the new interest in security I wish there
were a windows version of SSH that was secure and didn't
involve adding on another questionable software product
but that had a solid secure base. (Although I understand
getting SSH to work without security problems under windows
is a whole new level of difficulty)

As you suggest, the fewer pieces of software to fight
with each other the better, it seems.