Cmd.exe FTP get cmd, transfers remote file to what local dir?

Ropponmatsu · 01-01-2004, 12:08 AM

When using the cmd.exe's ftp prompt, and getting files from a remote node, what directory are these files placed in? And is there a similar cd command to change the directory to which it is transfered to?

mikesgroovin · 01-01-2004, 12:24 AM

Right off hand...I'm not sure. Have you tried downloading a file and then just searching for it?
Have you thought about getting a free GUI FTP client? They are a little easier to configure...

-Mike

Bleep · 01-01-2004, 12:30 AM

I agree with Mike, the free programs are quite good, and easy to figure out.

ekÆsine · 01-01-2004, 01:41 AM

does this help?:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...ubcommands.asp

gruntwerk · 01-01-2004, 02:07 AM

lcd is the command you are looking for...
try help or ?

Ropponmatsu · 01-01-2004, 12:47 PM

Thanks, and I use a ftp client at home, but from school I use my server alot and I can't connect to my ftp through a client except through cmd.exe but thanks.

I see that it places the files in the local dir you are currently in.

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01-01-2004, 12:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
mikesgroovin honk if you route packets Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,742	Right off hand...I'm not sure. Have you tried downloading a file and then just searching for it? Have you thought about getting a free GUI FTP client? They are a little easier to configure... -Mike

01-01-2004, 01:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
ekÆsine Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,940	does this help?: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...ubcommands.asp

01-01-2004, 02:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
gruntwerk True Techie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 204	lcd is the command you are looking for... try help or ?