Can't FTP with Windows firewall

[David]

With the recent worms going around I followed Microsoft's
directions and activated the internet connection firewall.
However, with the firewall activated I can't use FP to
publish to an FTP server. If I deactivate it I can
publish. How can I keep the firewall activated but still
publish via FTP using FrontPage?
Thank you.

 

[Steve Easton]

Have you configured the Firewall to allow
"Internet Access" to FrontPage??

 

[Jim Cheshire]

Unfortunately, the firewall in Windows XP is not configurable. What you can
do, David, is get a third-party firewall such as ZoneAlarm
(www.zonelabs.com) that will allow you to configure which programs can
access the Internet. Alternatively, if you are on a broadband connection,
you can get a router which will act as a hardware firewall and will not
cause this problem.

If you are using FrontPage 2003, you can use passive FTP which will allow
you to publish through your firewall as-is.

--
Jim Cheshire
Jimco Add-ins
http://www.jimcoaddins.com
===================================
Co-author of Special Edition
Using Microsoft FrontPage 2003

 

[David]

Thank you Jim. I'll use McAfee firewall instead.

-----Original Message-----
Unfortunately, the firewall in Windows XP is not configurable. What you can
do, David, is get a third-party firewall such as ZoneAlarm
(www.zonelabs.com) that will allow you to configure which programs can
access the Internet. Alternatively, if you are on a broadband connection,
you can get a router which will act as a hardware firewall and will not
cause this problem.

If you are using FrontPage 2003, you can use passive FTP which will allow
you to publish through your firewall as-is.

--
Jim Cheshire
Jimco Add-ins
http://www.jimcoaddins.com
===================================
Co-author of Special Edition
Using Microsoft FrontPage 2003





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