Hello,

This thread has unfortunately become clouded with different types of problems attached to the same thread, perhaps caused by the same problem: XP SP2. Perhaps they are not.

Geucimer: You may be onto something here. I am seeing more passive ftp approaches, especially with the rise of firewalls. Typically FTP wants to pick a random port to fire the data back on, and a firewall can block that. Passive FTP manages the ports differently, making the transaction firewall happy.

BrotherPayne: I like running a firewall "upstream" from the client computers I use, so that if the firewall is compromised, I have yet another layer of security between the internet and me. The internet is an evil place: worms and attacks are all over the place... I can show you logs of continual access attemps on my systems. I run a linux server between my desktops and the internet, and that linux box is the firewall. Not everyone desires that solution, however. I would suggest a wireless router box if you want a "store solution", or if you have a business, you will need something stronger such as a PIX unit. Or a linux server. In all of these cases, however, some skill is required (aside from the store-solution) to configure and manage. But that keeps the software off of each local machine, consuming memory, and CPU time.

zalakes: Yup. XP SP2 with firewall on will even prevent domain administrators from doing certain things to a workstation. That is why we run firewalls upstream, and disable them on the workstation. Now, when the users dialup, that is a different story, or when their laptop goes to the motel... but they are then under orders to use the company VPN, and deviants risk losing their laptops. Have to remember that security often includes human enforcement / responsibility to the technical solution.

desireuben: Look into passive FTP, or try a different web browser.

nightfall_gr: Please open another thread if this is happening to you. I think something else may be going on.

ALL OTHERS: Please open your own threads detailing your own situation.

Christian

Hi People !

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Can some1 help me with this!!!!coz i'm going crazy.About 2 day ago I put new windows xp sp2 with norton internet security 2005 and norton system works 2005 premier.I had this software before on my machine,but i changed hard drive so had to install fresh copies.All is working good,but i cant use any ftp tools,they work ok but when i'm trying to connect say from dreamweaver 8 i'm getting message the server dosnt respond or is timed out or ...other silly things.I turned off both norton programmes but still cant connect to the server.Windows security center is turned off too.Do you have any ideas?Please help i have to finish uploading client site by tomorrow or i will lost my job!
Many Thanks
Jackollo

There is a simple fix to your Client software not connecting. It took me forever to get coreftp to start working again after I updated to SP2 and had the firewall on.

You can simply turn the firewall off in most instances, but I don't reccommend it.
Here is another option.

Click:
Start --> Control Panel --> Windows Firewall --> Exceptions "tab" --> Add Program (for software clients.) //// Add Port (for FTP.exe command interface)

This should take care of your problem.

I've tried the above, and still have no luck. I'm using a VSAT (Satellite) connection and everything WAS originally working fine and now it's not. I couldn't pull up a web page until I adjusted the proxy in IE and FF. Now I can pull up a web page...but my FTP clients (WS-FTP and FileZilla) keep timing out. (They USED to work) I've tried passive, I've tried specifying the port but to no avail. My Yahoo/MSN/Skype/VOIPBuster won't connect. From time to time MSN will connect momentarily but will never send messages and simple drops out. Skype used to work and now it won't since I've been playing with settings. This is driving me mental as it has crippled my ability to work. After reading your forum I checked to notice windows update has indeed installed the firewall. Even when I switch it off, I still can't connect to any of my servers...and chat clients simply won't log on. Any ideas?

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