Re: Windows Firewall Blocks my ability to connect to an FTP site

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 10/09/04 

Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 12:34:55 -0500

Assuming you installed SP2...

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
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"Joe Simpson" wrote:
| I am unable to connect to an ftp site (Port or Passive) 
| If I turn off the Firewall I have no problem connecting.  
| I am unable to leave the Firewall on and Access driver 
| updates and anything FTP Based.

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