>
> The difference between when it works and when it doesn't is that
> something *has* changed. It could be your connection, it could be the
> account you're actually using versus what you think you're using or
> any number of changes.
>
> To test, use the command line FTP instead of Explorer so you can see
> the return codes. Explorer hides those. Also check the FTP log file
> and see what got logged, you may never be getting to the FTP site if a
> networking issue is the problem.
>
> Jeff

On 25 Jun 2004 15:51:51 -0700, sbben@comcast.net (sbben) wrote:

>I have set up an ftp site on my home computer (using ISS) and I'm
>quite sure I have done everything right. I know this because sometimes
>it works, but other times for no apparent reason it doesn't. I try to
>connect to the ftp on my browser and it simply shows an animation that
>it is searching for the folder, when it is finished I get an error
>saying "An error occurred opening the folder on the FTP server. Make
>sure you have permission to access this folder. Details: the
>connection with the server was reset." the files are not shown
>(everything is set to be read anonymously) but what is odd is that my
>welcome message is still displayed. Why is it that this happens? It
>can fine the welcome message but is unable to find the files I have on
>the FTP. What should I do? Oh, and why does it work sometimes without
>changing a thing?

On 26 Jun 2004 12:18:44 -0700, sbben@comcast.net (sbben) wrote:

>>
>> The difference between when it works and when it doesn't is that
>> something *has* changed. It could be your connection, it could be the
>> account you're actually using versus what you think you're using or
>> any number of changes.
>>
>> To test, use the command line FTP instead of Explorer so you can see
>> the return codes. Explorer hides those. Also check the FTP log file
>> and see what got logged, you may never be getting to the FTP site if a
>> networking issue is the problem.
>>
>> Jeff
>
>That makes sense. It seems now (after I played around with it) that
>the problem only occurs when I try to log on to the FTP with the
>computer that is hosting it. Might that have an effect?

> From: jeff.nospam@zina.com (Jeff Cochran)
>
> On 26 Jun 2004 12:18:44 -0700, sbben@comcast.net (sbben) wrote:
> >That makes sense. It seems now (after I played around with it) that
> >the problem only occurs when I try to log on to the FTP with the
> >computer that is hosting it. Might that have an effect?
>
> Sure. Most likely an issue with routing or name resolution. Try a
> networking group for help in daignosing those, and try a command line
> FTP to 127.0.0.1 or the IP of the machine to check name resolution.