Although an FTP Client will serve you much better, you can use Microsoft Windows to perform File transfers. Be sure to follow these directions exactly to prevent yourself from accidentally becoming blocked out of a server. Many servers are set to interpret a series of improper logins as a hacking attempt. Such servers will block that computer from future connections.
(Copyright
2004 Paul Nieto)
(Print this for your records)
Adding Network Place:
1. Find the icon called
"Add a Network Place".
Click
on "Add a Network Place".
The
Welcome to the "Add Network Place Wizard" appears.
2. In the box with the
title "Type the location of the network Place:"
Type:
ftp://ftp.globalbytes.net
Click
next.
A
the next box you will see a check box titled "Log on anonymously.
Make
sure the box is checked.
3. Click Next.
You
now have arrived at the "Completing the network Place Wizard."
Enter
the name for the new network place or leave the default entry.
Click
Finish.
Accessing Direct by Browser
You can also log on direct by typing ftp://ftp.globalbytes.net in the Internet Explorer address bar.
If you choose this method ignore the first 3 steps.
4. Windows will attempt
to connect to the site.
A box appears with the title "Login As"
You
will notice that the box says:
"The server does not allow anonymous logins or the email address was not accepted."
This is good - it means no on can log in without the
proper name and password.
Your account is secure!
In
the user Name Box:
Simply
enter YourName@Globalbytes.net
In the Password Box
Enter your Password.
You must do this correctly or you will not
log on. Spelling is important.
If all is well you will see your directory
path and a picture of a folder.
Notice the small print:
Server: You should see your network path here
User name: Anonymous
Notice that you still see no files
If you experience an error message or warning sound, STOP NOW!
* If this step is not completed successfully delete your new
Network Place and start again. Make no spelling errors. Follow directions
exactly. Read the following warning.
Warning!!!
You can not make a login error more than 4 times during 15 minute period at any globalbytes server!!!!
This is a built in protection feature against hackers that use what is known as "Brute Force Attack". Such an event will trigger an alarm and you will no longer be able to access your site and possibly the globalbytes site!!
If you get locked out of your website you must email to your globalbytes contact address and give the IP address of your computer. This may take several hours. Although it can be an inconvenience, it is a necessary security measure to protect website content and parties storing information on other servers.
5.Next go to the upper
left hand corner of the browser.
Look for the word "File" on the Menu bar.
Press File
Press
"Login As"
The
"Login As" box appears again.
Enter
your user name and password again.
6.Press the
"Login" button.
You are now logged in as the owner.
You will see at least one folder named
cgi-bin.
Congratulations! You
have successfully mapped out a network place to your remote server space.
Get you own server space for remote storage or a website:
MyName.globalbytes.net MyFavoriteTeam.globalbytes.net
MyFavoriteMovie.globalbytes.net MyFavoriteCar.globalbytes.net
MyBusiness.globalbytes.net MyFavoritePerson.globalbytes.net
MyFantasy.globlbytes.net MyFavoriteVideoGame.globalbytes.net
MyCAT.globalbytes.net lkr6vn293kdq.globalbytes.net
Windows Explorer:
1. Leave the ftp window
Open.
2.Now use Windows
Explorer
(Path = Start, Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer)
3.You can now copy and
paste between the two windows. (right click on the file, choose copy or paste)
4.Toggle between the FTP and Windows
explorer using the task bar icons or
use ALT TAB.
NOTE: You cannot move files between your hard drive and remote storage
using Windows explorer alone. You must toggle between the windows. For better
performance get an FTP Client. I recommend BatchFTP, available at Download.com
(Copyright 2004 Paul Nieto)