how to ftp

[howard kainz]

I have been using ws_ftp or simply a command-line ftp command on every
version of Windows for years. Now that I've upgraded to the home
edition of Windows XP, I can't ftp at all. I had to go into Linux to
give a simple command for ftp (I have a dual system). What's going on
here? Is it necessary to install or initialize ftp on XP?
Howard Kainz

 

[anonymous]

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[Tom Porterfield]

I have been using ws_ftp or simply a command-line ftp command on every
version of Windows for years. Now that I've upgraded to the home
edition of Windows XP, I can't ftp at all. I had to go into Linux to
give a simple command for ftp (I have a dual system). What's going on
here? Is it necessary to install or initialize ftp on XP?

Are you trying to establish an FTP connection into your XP machine, or use
an ftp client from your XP machine to a remote host? The latter should
work with no configuration required on your part. XP includes a command
line ftp client. What errors or symptoms do you see when trying this?
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Tom Porterfield
MS-MVP Smart Display
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[howard kainz]

I'm using ftp to send files to a remote host (my mainframe at work).
When I give the simple command to ftp, I get the message that I am
connected, but it hangs, and I receive no prompt. The same thing
happens with ws_ftp. It says I am connected, then I get the message,
"Receive error: Blocking call cancelled. Connection failed."
Howard Kainz

 

[Tom Porterfield]

I'm using ftp to send files to a remote host (my mainframe at work).
When I give the simple command to ftp, I get the message that I am
connected, but it hangs, and I receive no prompt. The same thing
happens with ws_ftp. It says I am connected, then I get the message,
"Receive error: Blocking call cancelled. Connection failed."

Do you possibly have a software or hardware firewall that is blocking port
21? Have tried using PASV mode?
--
Tom Porterfield
MS-MVP Smart Display
http://support.telop.org

Please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup only.

 

[howard kainz]

I checked the software firewall and the ftp program is allowed "complete
access." I tried pinging the host address, as well as some addresses
that should respond, and got the message "request timed out." Other
than that, I have complete access to the internet. On the other hand,
telnet from a command line does work. So my problem seems to be just
with ftp.
Howard Kainz