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WinXP Pro FTP setup

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by grosskey 1 view

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It seems that WinXP uses entirely different terminology and methodology when it comes to setting up an FTP server.

Can anyone tell me what I need to do to set up an FTP server in XP? I've scoured the help file and the MS XP Web site and I can't find any mention of it.

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by shiny_topadm

Hi, WinXP Pro (only, not "Home") includes a version of IIS that has FTP Service as a subcomponent. These are not installed by default, but need to be added under the Control Panel>>Add or Remove Programs>>Add/Remove Windows Components. You need toselect Internet Information Services (IIS) and click the Details button; select the subcomponents that you want (of course including FTP Service). Once installed, there is a lot of new help info available that should answer the rest of your questions. Unfortunately, if you are starting with XP Home, these options don't exist. Good luck,
---Will

by grosskey

Thanks for the help. This will get me started. I was unaware that I was going to have to install the necessary tools manually.

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