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Err Msg: FTP Proxy Warning: The Folder 'Ftp://ftp.<site.name>/ Is Read-Only...

Article ID: 199376

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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SYMPTOMS

When you use Internet Explorer to connect to an FTP site, you may receive the following warning message:
FTP Proxy Warning

The folder 'ftp://ftp.site.name/' is read-only because the proxy server is not set up to allow full access.

To move, paste, rename, or delete files, you must use a different proxy. For information on changing your proxy, contact your administrator.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if any of the following conditions are true:
  • Browsing Enhancements are not enabled in Internet Explorer.

  • You are using a CERN style proxy server that turns off the FTP service. For example, Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 is a CERN style proxy server.

  • You do not have write or delete permissions on the FTP server.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disable the Web-based FTP option. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Internet Options.
  3. On the Advanced tab, click to clear the Enable folder view for FTP sites check box, and then click OK.

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