Error Message Connecting to OpenVMS FTP Server (201132)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 98 SP 2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 for Windows 95
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01 for Windows 95
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Windows 95
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q201132 SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to connect to an OpenVMS FTP server using Internet Explorer with a modem connection, you may receive the following error message:
Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site ftp://ftp.site.com/.
The server returned extended information
When you attempt to connect to an OpenVMS FTP server using Internet Explorer using a proxy server connection, you may receive the following error message:
Extended Server Error Message :
200 TYPE set to IMAGE.
200 PORT command successful.
550 file specification syntax error
If you issue a "CD /" command from an FTP command line, you may receive the following error message:
550-Failed to set default directory to /.
550 bad directory file format
CAUSE
Internet Explorer automatically issues a "CWD /" command upon a successful connection to an FTP server to place the client at the root of the FTP share. The command-line FTP client also issues a "CWD" command when you type "CD" at the prompt.
The OpenVMS file system architecture does not support the "CWD" command.
MORE INFORMATION
Microsoft is aware of this issue and has verified that both OpenVMS server and Internet Explorer comply with the RFCs regarding FTP services.
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/5/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbprb KB201132 |
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