cannot ftp with new install of windows xp (sp2 has not been instal

Hi,

I have recently completed a new install of Win XP Pro and am having problems
performing ftp.

The computer is part of a network, which has a domain controller and a router.

The other machines on the network run win 2000 pro and there are no problems
with these.

When I tried to ftp using macromedia dreamweaver the connection timed out.
Thinking it was a problem with the software I tried using an ftp client,cute
ftp and ftp surfer. Still no luck. I tried using Internet explorer,
changing from passive toa ctive. Still no luck.

I then tried it using the command line:
ftp open ftphostname

All i get is
ftp: connect : Unknown error number

I have searched for answers to this but cannot get any concrete suggestions.
I am aware lots of people have had problems with ftp after installing sp2 but
I have not installed this. In fact, I have not installed any of the win xp
updates.

I am now reverting back to windows 2000 as at least I know it works.

I would appreciate any help or advice on what to do.

Regards

Euan

This is maddening,

I have now reinstalled windows 2000 and it can't ftp either....

I feel that this should indicate quite clearly that it is the firewall or
something besides the operating system but I cannot figure it out. Other pcs
running windows 2000 are fine.

Euan

"euang" wrote:

Hi,

I have recently completed a new install of Win XP Pro and am having problems
performing ftp.

The computer is part of a network, which has a domain controller and a router.

The other machines on the network run win 2000 pro and there are no problems
with these.

When I tried to ftp using macromedia dreamweaver the connection timed out.
Thinking it was a problem with the software I tried using an ftp client,cute
ftp and ftp surfer. Still no luck. I tried using Internet explorer,
changing from passive toa ctive. Still no luck.

I then tried it using the command line:
ftp open ftphostname

All i get is
ftp: connect : Unknown error number

I have searched for answers to this but cannot get any concrete suggestions.
I am aware lots of people have had problems with ftp after installing sp2 but
I have not installed this. In fact, I have not installed any of the win xp
updates.

I am now reverting back to windows 2000 as at least I know it works.

I would appreciate any help or advice on what to do.

Regards

Euan