FTP Command ! Does Not Work with TCP/IP-32 (122794)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft TCP/IP-32 for Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q122794

SYMPTOMS

When you run an FTP script file in Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 with TCP/IP-32, commands like ! pause do not work properly.

CAUSE

The "!" FTP command is not supported with TCP/IP-32. The release notes for Microsoft TCP/IP-32 states the following:

"The FTP application which ships with this product does not support the '!' command, which typically invokes a user shell."

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do one of the following:
  • Install Windows NT version 3.5 -or-

  • Record a macro with the Recorder application using the FTP command and assign it a shortcut key instead of using a script file. In addition, make sure that the playback speed is set to Recorded Speed.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:KB122794
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