Subj : Windows issues To : Finnigann From : Grymmjack Date : Wed Jun 08 2005 07:43 am > SBBS[FTP Window] says: 6/7 12:59:08p Executing external: *qnet-ftp > VERT bbs.synchro.net xxx 6/7 12:59:08p QNET-FTP: VERT > bbs.synchro.net xxxxxx 6/7 12:59:09p QNET-FTP: !socket_open > failure socket_error=55 i recently had that error at work. i was ftping to my home box, and it would connect, but then it would say something similar; socket error ... and i KNOW my ftp server is fine, so it is the clients end. i tried switching from PASV mode to another mode (which ever the !PASV is) and it did the exact same thing. i had not changed a single setting on the work box, but i cannot vouch for it's integrity because it is not under my direct control 24/7 ... i wonder if this is a symptom of a new worm? - grymmjack .