ftp clients

[djr]

Has anyone here ever used the ftp client built into windows 2000? have you had any problems with it?
i've got a problem, i've just bought a hosting account and out of the three ftp address i've been given only one of these works, the hosting company are unable to sort out the problem (i can't get to my database folder so can't add forums or any database'd thing (which basically writes off the whole point in me paying for it)) at the moment we're getting round it by me uploading then getting them to add to my database folder but i don't like this as a long term set up.

things that you might try to blame it on
no it's not my proxy servers fault as my server can't access it either

no it's not there server cause they can log on with a different internet connection

so it's either my ftp client or my net connection, but which one, any one got any tips/suggestions?

[The BeefMeister]

I had Windows 2000 but got rid of it because it was basically crap. Well I found it crap. I'm now running ME which isn't the best but seems to be easy to use than 2000.

The real reason I got rid of it was because we had trouble networking this computer with 2000 on it and still had no luck with 98 or ME so we gave up.

Never had any major problems with 2000 though.
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[Ste]

Try a different FTP client then

www.smartftp.com I think is one. Or go to www.cnet.com and find one on there. I'd say its probably the FTP client being a bitch. And are *sure* you've got the proxy on you network setup right?

[djr]

[Ste]

Are you able to connect to other FTP's?

Then you'll know what the problem is with

[bikecruiser.co.uk]

See if you can connect using the web based FTP from another computer, say at work etc.. https://01ftp.com

or, download WS_FTP LE (Educational FREE Use) from www.ipswitch.com

Dave
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[McJamweasel]

[The BeefMeister]

It was my mums computer (still is) it was my 'clever' brother couldn't get it working. We kind of figured it might have been something to do with the fact were using crappy AOL. (56k crap Grrr!)

It is still possibly to network with 98/ME though isn't it?

I have a network icon on my desktop so I guess its possible.

I bet your all laughing at my lack of knowlegde about computers. I admit I don't know half the things you people know. I'm a novice.
I know the basics though.
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[GFK]

I couldn't even get peer-to-peer networking to work with Win98.

I used Win2K for about a year, and hated it. The longer its installed for, the slower it seemed to get.

Try LeechFTP. Its free.

[McJamweasel]

Yes, you can still network with 98/ME. I was once at a LAN gaming session where we all took out own PC's. So that about 15 PC's networked with a mix of 98/ME/2k and XP.

You just need to know what you're doing.
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[The BeefMeister]

I'll get someone who knows what theyre doing to help me out. My brother is just simply useless in everyway!
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[djr]

[McJamweasel]

You need to make sure that the correct protocols (TCP/IP, file and printer sharing etc.) are installed.
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[djr]

[McJamweasel]

I don't think the protocol is installed as standard on 98. IPX is used by some games.
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[djr]