Windows SP2 Firewall Blocking FTP Connection

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  1. Jay05

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    I'm using an ftp program called ALFTP. I noticed that my windows firewall is blocking my ftp connection. Whenever I turn it off it seems to connect but with it on, it won't give me a connection. The program is added to my exception list. I'm guessing that I have to add port: 21 to my list. I did that, but I"m still not getting a connection. I named it
    name: ftp
    port: 21

    help!
     
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    moved to correct forum
     
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    thanx...do you know how to fix this ddp?
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    as i don't use that ALFTP program nor have i come across it than can't say i do
     
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    what ftp program do you use? or recommend? I use AlFTP because I use ALzip it's one of those bundle programs from their website. The only solution I have right now is to turn my windows firewall off and it works, but I want to keep it on while performing ftp stuff. :S
     
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    i don't use any. i use zonealarm free version & am using win98se on my main computer & xp pro on laptop
     
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    oh...
    do you like win98???
     
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    back to the topic...anyone??? help! my firewall is turned off...i'm open to attack... eeeek! :(
     
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    sry on the double post...didn't mean it...i swear! i waited 11 minutes... XP
     
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    double post deleted
     
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    I use SmartFTP client and it works fine on my XP Pro/XP Media center OSes. And its free :)
     
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    ok i'll try that and let you know how it goes...
     
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    Just download and install zonealarm,it will give you option of free or pro,then once done any program that connects to net, zone will send you a popup to allow/disallow all your probs solved,so far i've never had a prob,even norton firewall gave no grief besides zone is a two way firewall and windows is not
     
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    I stopped windows firewall...what do you think of NVIDIA's firewall? It came with my video card...
     
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    I wouldnt use it because its not made by an actual security company.
     
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    kwel~ I found two zone alarm cds. There's a pro and Secuity Suite. Which CD do I use or would you use?
     
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    i installed the security suite but it's lagging my computer like crazy. Is it suppose to be doing this? I use to have Symantec Anti Virus Corporate Edition but I got rid of that because the zone alarm I installed said it came with an anti virus and spyware program.
     
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