Configuring Windows NT for WWW Clients To Browse FTP Server (132711)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
This article was previously published under Q132711 SYMPTOMS
Most World Wide Web (WWW) client software programs expect the output of the
LIST command from an FTP server to appear like the output of the UNIX LS
command. When the WWW client software attempts to view the contents of
the Windows NT FTP server, the output of the LIST command appears like
the output of the MS-DOS DIR command. As a result, the WWW clients are
not be able to view some file names when browsing the Windows NT FTP
server.
RESOLUTION
To allow WWW clients to view files in the Windows NT FTP server
like the output of the UNIX LS command, modify the registry:
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide
problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them.
Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of
Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.
- Start Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE).
- From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following subkey:
\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Ftpsvc\Parameters
- From the Edit menu, select Add Value.
- Add the following:
Value Name: MsdosDirOutput
Data Type: REG_DWORD
String: 0
- Choose OK and quit the Registry Editor.
- Shutdown and restart Windows NT.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/30/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB132711 |
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