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How do I save FTP log on credentials on desktop so user only has to click to open for folder view?

I have about 30 users who need to access a ftp site frequently to view or upload sales presentations. I'd like to save a shortcut on their Windows XP or Vista desktops that includes their log on credentials so all they need to do is click once and the ftp site opens in a folder via similar to what opening a "My Documents" window would look like. They can then drag and drop to or from the folder to their desktop or another window. Remember these are sales people :) I would prefer to do this without a third party solution, using Internet Explorer page view for example or something like that, or if a third party solution, something not as detailed as a ftp client such as ftp commander. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

KC

Neil Russell

Make it easy and get a hold of WSFTP, save profiles, script ftp, make life easier :D

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KenCrook

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Thanks very much. Works great and no need to train others to use FTP software.
KC

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note it is a bit different under vista, you must create a new network place in your "my computer", then create a shortcut of it > desktop

KenCrook

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yes, i found that too, but seems to be working well, at least no complaints from the users so far! Thanks again.

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next step is to ask from microsoft why you can't do that from a new shorcut directly which would call explorer instead of IE which is now only a read-only ftp client... no hope of course...