FTP Help, FTP not connecting at all

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Guest

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 =)
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

1. Open Internet Explorer >Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab
2. Uncheck the box: "Use passive FTP (for firewall & DSL modem capability)

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| 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 =)
 
B

BobC

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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