Works: How to Disable File Transfers (112428)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 3.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0b
  • Microsoft Works 4.5
  • Microsoft Works 4.5a
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0 4.0a
This article was previously published under Q112428

SUMMARY

In Works for Windows, you can disable file transfer capabilities by deleting or renaming the protocol (*.FTD) files that are located in the MSWORKS directory.

After removing the *.FTD files, you will not be able upload or download any files. If you choose Transfer from the Settings menu, the option to select a protocol will not be available. The Transfer protocol box will have "None Available" in it.

MORE INFORMATION

To disable the file transfer capabilities, complete the following steps:

  1. Windows 3.11: Open File Manager.

    Windows 95: With your right mouse button, click Start, and then click Explore.
  2. Select the MSWORKS subdirectory (folder).NOTE: The MSWORKS folder maybe in the Program Files folder in Windows 95.

  3. Delete, rename, or move the following files:

    KERMIT.FTD
    ZMODEM.FTD
    XMODEM.FTD
    YMODEM.FTD

The file transfer capabilities of Works for Windows are now disabled.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
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