Files Take a Long Time to Download with an FTP Client (208079)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98

This article was previously published under Q208079

SYMPTOMS

When you use the command-line file transfer protocol (FTP) client in Windows 98, when you attempt to download a file from the server, the process takes a long time.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the Hash option is turned on.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

To switch the FTP Hash command on and off, type hash at an FTP prompt, and then press ENTER.

For more information on the command-line FTP client for Windows 98, please see page 948 in the Microsoft Windows 98 Resource Kit.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB208079