Failed XP SP2 install killed my FTP!

[towdog]

I have been attempting to install SP2 on my XP Pro for awhile. That is a
whole different thread thread though...

I have noticed now that my FTP is screwed up. I was perfectly able to
upload/download to my web server (with a user account) before the failed
install. Now, I CAN get FTPExplorer to CONNECT to my site without
trouble/error but I can't see any of the folders on the remote site.

I downloaded CoffeeCup FTP to see if it was FTPExplorer's problem but same
deal. It can connect but I can't see the folders on the host machine.

Please don't send me to Windows Firewall help pages - I don't have the new
Windows Firewall because stupid SP2 won't install :-( Grrrrr

At this point, I could give a flying fig if SP2 works or not - I just want
my FTP back!

Any advice would be appreciated.

[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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"towdog" wrote:

| I have been attempting to install SP2 on my XP Pro for awhile. That is a
| whole different thread thread though...
|
| I have noticed now that my FTP is screwed up. I was perfectly able to
| upload/download to my web server (with a user account) before the failed
| install. Now, I CAN get FTPExplorer to CONNECT to my site without
| trouble/error but I can't see any of the folders on the remote site.
|
| I downloaded CoffeeCup FTP to see if it was FTPExplorer's problem but same
| deal. It can connect but I can't see the folders on the host machine.
|
| Please don't send me to Windows Firewall help pages - I don't have the new
| Windows Firewall because stupid SP2 won't install :-( Grrrrr
|
| At this point, I could give a flying fig if SP2 works or not - I just want
| my FTP back!
|
| Any advice would be appreciated.