[JamesE]

I used to access my web site by typing ftp://mysite.me.uk/ into internet explorer and after jumping through the user name and password hoops I could then go to page and at the bottom was a "open ftp site using Win. Explorer" after which I couls copy and paste files etc. to update the site. All I get now is "Internet Explorer cannot open this page" before I get anywhere. However, if I use Firefox I can get into my site which lists the files and folders but I can't do the copy and paste to update my site as I could using Win. Explorer because it doesn't seem to have the same facility.

Curiously, if I click on the false link, above, I get the usual dialogue box asking for user name and password.

All help and advice gratefully received!

[chrisjr]

It's a while since I used Windows Explorer but surely you can type ftp:// etc directly into that can't you? It should then prompt for the login details and open the folder.

[John259]

You could maybe try using an FTP program instead. I find Filezilla good but there are many others.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filezilla
http://filezilla-project.org

[JamesE]

Originally Posted by chrisjr

It's a while since I used Windows Explorer but surely you can type ftp:// etc directly into that can't you? It should then prompt for the login details and open the folder.

That's the problem - I don't get the log-in box - I only get "Internet Explorer cannot open this site"

[chrisjr]

Originally Posted by JamesE

That's the problem - I don't get the log-in box - I only get "Internet Explorer cannot open this site"

I wasn't suggesting you use Internet Explorer but type the FTP address directly into Windows Explorer instead.

[JamesE]

Originally Posted by chrisjr

I wasn't suggesting you use Internet Explorer but type the FTP address directly into Windows Explorer instead.

I'm sorry. Where do I enter this?

[barky99]

windows explorer & internet explorer aren't the same thing ya knows
windows explorer displays folders & files allowing you to just drag & drop into an ftp location -- not a thing i've done for many years as it's rather insecure ... have used filezilla for ages

[John259]

Originally Posted by JamesE

I'm sorry. Where do I enter this?

I don't think you can - at least, I can't find any way to do it (in Win7).

Have you tried the Filezilla FTP program (see post #3) - I think you might find that far simpler than Internet Explorer.

[kempshott]

Just overtype whatever is showing in the box at the top of the folder view (eg "libraries") with ftp://whatever.url

This works in Win7 and Win8

[ba_baracus]

Originally Posted by John259

I don't think you can - at least, I can't find any way to do it (in Win7).

Have you tried the Filezilla FTP program (see post #3) - I think you might find that far simpler than Internet Explorer.

On Win 7 you open My Computer, then right click on the white space and select Add a Network Location.

Run through the wizard and enter the FTP details. You will then end up with a shortcut on the My Computer screen.

Much better using Filezilla though.