Error Message Connecting to OpenVMS FTP Server

ID: Q201132

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to connect to an OpenVMS FTP server using Internet Explorer with a modem connection, you may receive the following error message:

Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site ftp://ftp.site.com/.
The server returned extended information
When you attempt to connect to an OpenVMS FTP server using Internet Explorer using a proxy server connection, you may receive the following error message:
Extended Server Error Message :

200 TYPE set to IMAGE.
200 PORT command successful.
550 file specification syntax error
If you issue a "CD /" command from an FTP command line, you may receive the following error message:
550-Failed to set default directory to /.
550 bad directory file format


CAUSE

Internet Explorer automatically issues a "CWD /" command upon a successful connection to an FTP server to place the client at the root of the FTP share. The command-line FTP client also issues a "CWD" command when you type "CD" at the prompt.

The OpenVMS file system architecture does not support the "CWD" command.


MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft is aware of this issue and has verified that both OpenVMS server and Internet Explorer comply with the RFCs regarding FTP services.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kberrmsg msiew95 msient win98 msiew98 
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.01,3.02,4.0,4.01,4.01 Service Pack 1,5
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: April 2, 1999