SP2 breaks FTP

[Jim Hubbard]

I have XP Pro running with an FTP site enabled for easy transfer of files I
need when working on home users' PCs.

It seems that after installing SP2 on XP Pro on a user's system, thy can no
longer access my FTP server.

I have entered the port (21 TCP) in Widows Firewall exceptions, but that
doesn't help.

Any ideas?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Perhaps the troubleshooting information in this article may help:

You may not be able to open a project when you try to connect to a remote Windows XP
Service Pack 2-based computer by using the AutoCAD FTP service
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;873185&Product=windowsxpsp2

Here's how to correct the problem after opening Port 21 via the
SP2 firewall Exceptions tab:

1. Open Internet Explorer >Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab

2. Uncheck the box: "Use passive FTP (for firewall & DSL modem capability)

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I have XP Pro running with an FTP site enabled for easy transfer of files I
| need when working on home users' PCs.
|
| It seems that after installing SP2 on XP Pro on a user's system, thy can no
| longer access my FTP server.
|
| I have entered the port (21 TCP) in Widows Firewall exceptions, but that
| doesn't help.
|
| Any ideas?