How to Access an FTP Site From Vista
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a network protocol that allows you to transfer files to and from an FTP server. You can set up a shortcut to an FTP site in the Windows Vista operating system. You can choose to log on to the FTP site anonymously or with a user name and password. Once you set up the shortcut, you can access the FTP site by clicking the shortcut.
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Instructions
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Click the "Start" button.
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Click the "Computer" menu option.
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Right-click anywhere in the "Computer" window.
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Click the "Add a Network Location" menu option.
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Click the "Choose a custom network location" and click the "Next" button.
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Type "ftp://example.com" in the address text box and click the "Next" button. Replace "example.com" with the address of the FTP site.
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Type a user name in the "username" text box and click the "Next" button. If you want to log in anonymously, click the "Log on anonymously" check box.
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Click the "Next" button on the next screen.
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Click the "Finish" button to set up the shortcut to the FTP site and open the site in a new window.
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Type the password for the FTP site, when prompted.
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