Unable to Download FTP Files Using Drag and Drop (221818)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q221818

SYMPTOMS

You cannot copy files from FTP sites in the FTP Folder interface by dragging a file or by copying and pasting a file.

Dragging a file to an FTP folder does work correctly.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, click the file(s) or folder(s) you want to download, click Copy To Folder on the File menu, click the correct destination, and then click OK.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

The Browsing Enhancements component for Internet Explorer 5 must be installed during Setup in order to use the FTP Folder interface.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB221818
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