ftp transfer software

big_ste

hello,
please be patient,
I run a small business and I need to update my website, this was set up by professionally hosting etc but i want to update it from time to time myself.
I've tried running smartftp but my laptop stops as soon as I try to open a file on my computer to transfer the new source code over to the ftp transfer bit any suggestions for (A) a fix for the above or (B) recommend some opefully free software to allow me to transfer these files. PLease not I'm very limited to my computer knowledge so please keep it simple if poss

Conor_3

Filezilla. Make sure that passive mode is enabled.

cledor

For simple transfer of files to an ftp server have you tried using Windows File Explorer? It's part of Windows, you login to the ftp site and drag the files as required.

tomstickland

I use the basic windows file explorer and it works well.
ie: just do "file open" and then type the ftp address into the file address bar.

The_JinJ

big_ste wrote: »

being really thick "windows file explorer " who do i do that, i'm really bad on computers

Random Google result

http://www.ncsu.edu/resnet/file_transfer/ftp-windows-explorer.php

robt_2

big_ste wrote: »

being really thick "windows file explorer " who do i do that, i'm really bad on computers

With all due respect, I don't think you should be attempting to update a professional website just yet - I suggest you download Filezilla, read the help files, and do a lot of research on FTP etc.

You could very easily break the whole site with one wrong click - be careful

robt_2

big_ste wrote: »

no the web site domains etc was done professionally and a basic business card posted on site, its the content thats not professional, but as I know always keep a back up before altering
many thanks

Ahhh - in that case download a program called Filezilla then, and read the help file

unrich

mifiles

google it, its simple and free

weegie.geek

+1 for filezilla.

http://filezilla-project.org/

I use ftprush myself because I need the scriptability but for standard uploading/downloading, filezilla is great.