Can't connect to FTP servers with Firewall activited in SP2

[ZG]

Hi.

I'm at the end of my rope on this issue. I am running Windows-XP SP2
edition and with the built-in XP firewall activated I *CANNOT* connect
to FTP servers.

I have tried the following:

- Opening Ports 20/21
- Allowing CUTEFTP.exe and transferengine exe files
- Making sure "use passive ftp" was unchecked in Internet Explorer
- Cannot use cmd line "ftp" program to connect anywhere
- Switched to PASV mode in CuteFTP

I have tried other FTP clients as well, so it is obvious CUTEFTP is not
the issue.

I would appreciate it if anyone could help,
Thanks

[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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"ZG" wrote:

| Hi.
|
| I'm at the end of my rope on this issue. I am running Windows-XP SP2
| edition and with the built-in XP firewall activated I *CANNOT* connect
| to FTP servers.
|
| I have tried the following:
|
| - Opening Ports 20/21
| - Allowing CUTEFTP.exe and transferengine exe files
| - Making sure "use passive ftp" was unchecked in Internet Explorer
| - Cannot use cmd line "ftp" program to connect anywhere
| - Switched to PASV mode in CuteFTP
|
| I have tried other FTP clients as well, so it is obvious CUTEFTP is not
| the issue.
|
| I would appreciate it if anyone could help,
| Thanks

[CS]

On Wed, 06 Oct 2004 21:41:15 -0400, ZG > wrote:

>Hi.
>
>I'm at the end of my rope on this issue. I am running Windows-XP SP2
>edition and with the built-in XP firewall activated I *CANNOT* connect
>to FTP servers.
>
>I have tried the following:
>
>- Opening Ports 20/21
>- Allowing CUTEFTP.exe and transferengine exe files
>- Making sure "use passive ftp" was unchecked in Internet Explorer
>- Cannot use cmd line "ftp" program to connect anywhere
>- Switched to PASV mode in CuteFTP
>
>I have tried other FTP clients as well, so it is obvious CUTEFTP is not
>the issue.
>
>I would appreciate it if anyone could help,
>Thanks

Download and install a different firewall, one that's configurable.
Try either Zone Alarm or Sygate (both free in the personal edition)

www.zonelabs.com www.sygate.com