FileZilla Client Issues with Changing Drive

When working with FileZilla client, users often encounter issues when trying to change drives while connected remotely. In this article, we will explore one such issue where the FileZilla client fails to retrieve directory listings when changing drives over a remote connection.

The problem arises when attempting to connect to an FTP server using FileZilla client and then changing drives while in the remote session. The error message received is '425 Can't open data connection for transfer of '/'' followed by 'Error: Failed to retrieve directory listing 2)'. This issue seems to be specific to FileZilla, as other FTP clients do not experience this problem.

To further investigate this issue, we can compare it with Windows Explorer's behavior. When using Windows Explorer to connect to the same server and share, there is no delay or error message when changing drives. In fact, Windows Explorer displays the directory listing instantly, regardless of the user's location relative to the server.

The issue with FileZilla client seems to be specific to the way it handles remote connections and drive changes. When connecting to the server remotely, users need to port forward port 21 to their local machine's IP address. Once this is done, they can connect to the server using their computer's IP address. However, when attempting to change drives while connected remotely, FileZilla client fails to retrieve directory listings.

To resolve this issue, users may want to consider using a different FTP client that does not experience this problem. Alternatively, they could try updating their FileZilla client to the latest version or seeking support from the FileZilla community.

Overall, the issue with changing drives in FileZilla client when connected remotely is a known problem that can be frustrating for users who rely on this feature. By understanding the root cause of the issue and exploring alternative solutions, users can find ways to work around this limitation and continue using their preferred FTP client.

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