Registry Tip #123: FTP administrative account

Hits: Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 3


Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSFTPSVC\Parameters
Name: AdminName
Type: REG_SZ
Value: AccountToBeFTPAdmin

Stop/start FTP service to make hack take effect.

FTP tips:

FTP Server background info
Set NT's FTP admin account
Set NT's FTP admin email address
Set NT's FTP default domain
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How to Log Incoming Connections with FTP Server Q103076
How to Format Directory Output with FTP Server Q103075
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How to Create Greeting and Exit Messages with FTP Server Q103073



You will be doing network troubleshooting if you are an NT admin.