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FTP in windows explorer works but I can't open files (Windows 7 x64)
Hi,
I hope I'm putting this in the correct forum.
I have been trying to find out why I am not able to open any ftp files in windows explorer using win 7 x64
I can successfully open an ftp site in w/explorer and browse the folders without any problems, however, I don't get any previews (eg. jpg files) and if I double click on any file that should have an association like a jpg nothing happens (although a short hourglass / activity wheel appears). I have to manually copy the file or drag it out onto a local folder to be able to do this.
I don't remember this kind of restriction the last time I did it although that was some time ago and perhaps on XP but can anyone shed some light on what might be wrong here? I have no such problems via an ftp client but would like to get this quick method working for convenience.
One clue / difference is when I right click > properties on a file, I will get a single 'general' tab that lists filetype, location,size and modified and then a permissions box immediately below with 6 check boxes.
This seems to prove to me that the explorer is not acting as an explorer as it should but is in some other mode. But as I say I can copy files out and into the window.
Just to eliminate a few thing: I have tried this with numerous ftp sites. I have had no such problems when logging in via an explorer app on my Android device.
Any clues would be a great help.