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ftp logon from WIN simular to .netrc

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by support Feb 19, 2002 last reply May 5, 2002

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problem: autoconnect from win ftp client to a unix host with user authentication and automated file transfer similar to the .netrc file under unix

- what is the syntax of the file I can use with the ftp switch -s:{filename} (WIN2000) or -f (DOS/WIN9x)?

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I don't think the venerable DOS ftp.exe supports automation (you can't even enter the username and password in the same line as the actual server).

I tried making a simple batch (.bat) file once but to no avail -- then again I research it very far.

I'd suggest downloading a command line based FTP client that isn't the one supplied with Windows (I don't know where you'd find one).

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thanks, I use winftp

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