Allow IE to download files from an FTP server

You may not be able to download files from an FTP server by using Internet Explorer 6.0. This problem occurs because Internet Explorer 6.0 uses Passive FTP to download files from an FTP server that is configured so that it only has a limited number of available TCP ports. Passive FTP uses an arbitrary TCP port to connect to an FTP server and may not connect if the FTP server is configured to use a limited number of TCP ports.

You can change this IE settings by allowing the brower to use Active mode to access the FTP server. By using the Tools Menu > Internet Options. Go to the "Advanced" tab and scroll down to "Browsing" Node. Uncheck the "Use Passive FTP" option. Click Apply and close this form.

Updated On: 12.07.15