I am running Windows xp Ver 5.1 serv.pk. 2. When I try to use I.E. I connot
connect to a server, and I get the following error message. FTP (Passive):
Error 12029 connecting to ftp.microsoft.com: A connection with the server
could not be established. I have tried all of Microsofts ideas on the
subject, and even uninstalled, and re-installed I.E.7. I still get the same
message. It appears to me to be a programming clitch. I personally dont use
I.E. I use AOL who uses I.E. and AOL works. Should I just forget the problem?
Gettig any kid of fix from Microsoft is like pulling teeth. They just pass
the buck around any way.

1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
add-ons).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b)
all toolbars and (c) all third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist? If it does,
do NOT reinstall IE7.

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

rmichael wrote:
> I am running Windows xp Ver 5.1 serv.pk. 2. When I try to use I.E. I
> connot
> connect to a server, and I get the following error message. FTP (Passive):
> Error 12029 connecting to ftp.microsoft.com: A connection with the server
> could not be established. I have tried all of Microsofts ideas on the
> subject, and even uninstalled, and re-installed I.E.7. I still get the
> same
> message. It appears to me to be a programming clitch. I personally dont
> use
> I.E. I use AOL who uses I.E. and AOL works. Should I just forget the
> problem? Gettig any kid of fix from Microsoft is like pulling teeth. They
> just pass the buck around any way.