CuteFTP v4 User’s GuideIntroductionWhat is File Transfer Protocol?File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has been used almost exclusively on UNIX workstations and mainframes for many years to transfer files between remote computer systems. Early FTP software used a command-line interface difficult for some beginners to work with. As the Internet grew in popularity, new standards appeared (Gopher, WWW) providing more user-friendly interfaces. However, FTP remains the popular choice among computer professionals.What is CuteFTP?CuteFTP is a Windows-based File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client that allows users to utilize the capabilities of FTP without having to know all the details of the protocol itself. CuteFTP simplifies FTP by offering a user-friendly Windows interface instead of a cumbersome command-line utility. CuteFTP gives novice PC users the ability to upload, download and edit files on remote FTP servers around the world.InstallationSystem Requirements•Any PC running Windows 95, 98, 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 or later.•At least 16 MB of free memory, 3-5 MB of free hard disk space and a CD-ROM drive.•A connection to the Internet.InstallingTO INSTALL FROM CD-ROM: Place the CuteFTP CD in your CD-ROM drive. Installation begins automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions.IF YOUR CD-ROM DRIVE DOES NOT SUPPORT AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION: Place the CuteFTP CD in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the My Computer icon located on the Desktop. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. Double-click the setup.exe icon. Follow the on-screen instructions.RegistrationDuring the installation process, CuteFTP prompts you for a serial number. I f you purchased CuteFTP directly from GlobalSCAPE, the serial number is located on your invoice. If you purchased from a retailer, it’s o n the CD jacket.UninstallingThe uninstall function removes all files associated with CuteFTP from your PC, including your configured sites. It also removes the CuteFTP icon from your Desktop. To uninstall CuteFTP from Windows 95, 98, 2000 or Windows NT 4, click the Start button, select Settings, select Control Panel, then select Add/Remove Programs. Choose CuteFTP from the list and click the Add/Remove button. Follow the on-screen instructions.1
