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Use Internet Explorer to copy files to a website or download from an ftp server
There is no need to install extra software if you want to copy files to a website, or download something from an ftp server. Although a little basic, Internet Explorer is quite capable.
Type the address of the server into the address bar making sure to include the initial ftp letters, for example ‘ftp://ftp.theserver.co.uk’. Give the information requested in the box and click on Logon.
The folder on the server will then appear just like a normal folder on the computer. Files can be dragged and dropped in and out of the folder, although this will take longer because of the connection speed.
More advanced changes, such as setting what people can do with files, will
require specialist ftp software.
Jonathan Fellows
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