If you are not already connected to the Internet do so now. Open Windows Explorer. Right-click on Computer in the left pane and select Add a network location.
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The Add Network Location Wizard should open. Click the Next button.
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Select Choose a custom network location. Click the Next button.
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Type the FTP site name in the Internet or network address: text box and click the Next button.
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Log on anonymously should be checked by default. Most FTP server access requires a login ID and password for full access. Unchecking the Log on anonymously check box will enable the User name: text box. Type in your user name and click the Next button.
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Next, provide a name. I am accepting the default name in this example. Click Next when done.
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Click Finish to open the new network location.
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?The user name should already be entered. Type the password and click the Log On button when done. You can optionally save the password but be aware of the security consequences before doing so.
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If you are logged in successfully you should see and have full access to the remote directories. Note the link to the remote FTP server that has been added to the navigation pane.
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Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows
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