Hello,

Here is a puzzling situation I'm experiencing. I cannot connect to ANY host via FTP whether I use FTP.exe in Windows XP or any FTP client. I tried WS_FTP, CoffeeCup, SmartFTP, CuteFTP - with numerous servers - and cannot connect to any.

Hopefully someone can help solve my problem!

Thanks in advance,
Avi W.
DaniWeb Internet Marketing Moderator

I found this thread floating around the Windows Software forum but it seems more of a Networking issue to me. Can someone take care of it? Thanks!

Hello,

Need a little more information to help you.

1) Are you running any firewall software on the Windows XP computer itself?

2) Are you trying to connect to any of the servers outside of a firewall, or are you at work, trying to connect to an internal server?

3) Are you able to ping the addresses you are trying to connect to?

4) Are you able to browse out on the internet using IE or Firefox to connect to these places.

I am thinking the following --

A) It is possible that a firewall is preventing outside connectivity attempts. Not sure if XP SP2's neato firewall will do that to you.

B) Perhaps your company's firewall is preventing the connection

C) There might be a problem with your IP scheme, or the addresses not correct.

D) There might be a DNS problem. Addresses not looking up, that sort of thing.

I would first be checking to see if ftp.your.spot resolves to 123.123.123.2 (replace with what the real IP numbers should be) and be sure that you have access to the ports.

Let us know,

Christian

If you have installed, or convenienty has been installed for your benefit, XP SP2, FTP will be blocked by the "new and improved" Microsoft built-in firewall. Check.

I had the same problem, Avi. I have to agree with the above post. I found my ftp connection problem was due to having had the SP2 for XP installed on my machine during a Windows XP update... all was fine until then... :rolleyes:

I simply disabled the Windows XP Firewall and now I connect fine. I use McAfee Security Center software, no problems with it. Hopefully this will help your situation... :mrgreen:

Hello, I have the same problem even after turning off my ZoneAlarm, XP SP2 firewall and Norton Antivirus. I have a home DSL connection and I can ping the ftp servers. The ISP claims that the problem has nothing to do with them. It seems really weird! Do you have any suggestions because I am becoming desperate....

Hi I have the same problem. I was running ftp server on my windows 2000 machine.it used to work fine. but ever since i installed window XP SP2.i can not connect to my ftp server from anywhere. i can connect from command line. but if i use browser to connect to my ftp server it does not work.i tried disabling XP inbuild firewall also i tried adding port to its exception list.but nothing seems to be working. please help me :rolleyes:

i definetly think is its the firewall especially the blocker it blocks everything on xp with sp2

I had the same trouble, suddenly no ftp using DreamWeaver or any other ftp client.

The only changes I'd made to my system was updating XP to use the new 'Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803).

I disabled the XP firewall and all is well again... except I'm open to attack...

What (free) firewall should I use? I would prefer to fix the XP firewall problem as it's less intrusive I feel.

Regards,

Brother Payne

I think that the problem is related with ftp passive mode on Windows XP server. Try to disable on IE client: Tools > Internet Options > Navigate > Use Pasv FTP or try other navigator like Nestscape on client.