Hi Sammi, WHAT router are u using? Yes, some routers block the FTP port by default, but there should be a way to enable it. Time to RTM. -Jim- Sammi wrote: >I have been uploading files for years and never had a problem until now. The >program is an oldie but has worked well for me, WS_FTP. On the off chance >that something had gone wrong with it...I downloaded a program my ISP >recommended, it is FileZilla. > >Doesn't matter which one I attempt to upload with...I get this response: >failed "createsocket"- Blocking operation in progress >Connection failed. > >What could be blocking it? > >So I sez to myself, "Hey...ZoneAlarm". It is the freeware version and I have >set it to allow both programs. But even after shutting down ZA it still will >not let me upload to my own site. > >I just had a thought...if my router has an additional firewall then maybe >that is the problem. Hmm. Don't know how I will be able to check that out. I >don't remember anything in the set up that dealt with this issue. > >Any other thoughts on this problem? > >TIA, > >Sammi > >To unsub or change your email settings: >//www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > >To access our Archives: >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ >//www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ > >For more info: >//www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk > > > > To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk