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

From: Joe Simpson (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/10/04 

Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 07:18:46 -0700

Windows Firewall finally asked me if I wanted parts of IE
blocked, I said unblock, now my FTP (commandline or
ftp://... is working.

>-----Original Message-----
>I'm using SP2
>
>I'm still getting the same thing. I've directly
excepted
>port 21 and did the steps the the KB Article. After I
>unchecked the use Passive mode.
>
>Same results.
>
>IE dumps out with a no access message. The same address
>with the firewall off works fine.
>
>The Command-line FTP reports Unknown Error Number.
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>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
>>
>>Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
>>http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default
.
>aspx
>>
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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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