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Cannot import key: "Key file is not a recognized format or is empty" (Robo-FTP 3.5 and earlier)
Tags: PGP Key, Robo-FTP, IDEA
Last Updated: 2021-03-11
How do I rename a file on an FTP site using "raw" FTP commands?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Raw FTP Commands
Last Updated: 2020-08-13
The Robo-FTP e-mail commands do not work with Exchange Server.
Tags: Robo-FTP, E-mail, SENDMAIL, GETMAIL
Last Updated: 2021-01-22
What is the procedure for transfering my license from one PC to another?
Tags: activation, Robo-FTP, Robo-FTP Server, reinstall, reactivate
Last Updated: 2019-10-29
Is Robo-FTP or Robo-FTP Server available for Apple Macintosh?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Apple Macintosh, Robo-FTP Server
Last Updated: 2021-03-15
Can RSA Legacy keys be created in Robo-FTP?
Tags: Robo-FTP, GPG, IDEA, PGP
Last Updated: 2021-03-15
Does the Robo-FTP COM/OLE interface work with VB.NET?
Tags: Robo-FTP, COM, OLE, COM/OLE, .NET
Last Updated: 2019-10-30
I have a problem where occasionally the last file in a batch is still being written, and when it comes time to download it, it results in the reception of a partial file. Can I skip the last file in the batch or test its conditions to avoid this?
Tags: Download, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-12-24
How is PGP implemented in Robo-FTP?
Tags: Robo-FTP, PGP, GPG
Last Updated: 2020-09-03
How can I get a list of files with the archive bit set into Robo-FTP?
Tags: Robo-FTP, DOS commands
Last Updated: 2021-03-15
Connecting Robo-FTP client to an SFTP server using key authentication.
Tags: Robo-FTP, SSH, Public Key Authentication
Last Updated: 2020-09-04
I want to pass my FTPLOGON user name and password via command line arguments. How is this accomplished?
Tags: FTPLOGON, Robo-FTP, Command Line
Last Updated: 2021-03-15
Script failure, when running Robo-FTP as a service, when it attempts to access a network share.
Tags: Robo-FTP, Services, Network Share
Last Updated: 2021-01-04
Why can't I send files from a CD-ROM?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Sending Files
Last Updated: 2020-08-28
I am getting a "socket error" when sending email via the SENDMAIL command.
Tags: E-mail, Robo-FTP, Firewall, Socket Error
Last Updated: 2021-03-15
When attempting to launch a script file, Robo-FTP immediately returns "Unknown or invalid script command. [1099]" without actually executing any of the commands in the script.
Tags: Script Commands, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-08-28
How do I pass variables into Robo-FTP from a shortcut or command line?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Command Line
Last Updated: 2020-08-20
I used the Service Installer to create a Robo-FTP Service. The service was created successfully, and I can see Robo-FTP.exe in the task manager, but nothing is happening. It is not creating log files.
Tags: activation, Robo-FTP, Services, Service Installer, EVAL
Last Updated: 2021-01-04
When I upgrade to Robo-FTP version 3.2, it gives me an evaluation license, but the "Activate License" option is disabled. How do I activate my serial number?
Tags: activation, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-11-01
When I use a comma in some command arguments, I get an error message indicating that there are invalid arguments. Why?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Script Commands
Last Updated: 2021-03-15
After upgrading to the recent version of Robo-FTP, I can no longer log into my site. This always worked in the older version.
Tags: Robo-FTP, FTPLOGON
Last Updated: 2020-12-14
How do I control the messages that appear in my script log?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Log Files
Last Updated: 2021-03-15
Does Robo-FTP support AES encryption for zip files?
Tags: Robo-FTP, ZIP, AES Encyption
Last Updated: 2020-09-03
When I open the FTP Applet, the window is only partially visible or only the title bar appears, and I cannot restore it to the normal size. (Robo-FTP 3.9.x and earlier)
Tags: Robo-FTP, All-User Settings, FTP Applet, Configuration, Registry
Last Updated: 2021-03-17
No files are sent when using the SENDFILE command with the /archive option. Why is this?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Sending Files, Script Commands
Last Updated: 2020-08-25
Why does the /resume option not work with secure connections?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Sending Files, SFTP, FTPS
Last Updated: 2020-08-27
Evaluation version displays "Command inoperative -- program license not activated. [2000]"
Tags: Robo-FTP, Evaluation, Robo-FTP Server
Last Updated: 2020-09-03
Can I use relative paths with ARCHIVEDIR and the /archive option for SENDFILE, or do I need an absolute path?
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-10-29
How do I use multiple SSH keys with the Robo-FTP client?
Tags: SSH, Robo-FTP, Configuration, SSH keys, SFTP
Last Updated: 2019-11-01
My script does not work as a service, and/or does not create a log file.
Tags: Robo-FTP, Services, Network Share
Last Updated: 2020-12-21
Is it possible to use SENDMAIL to send to multiple addresses?
Tags: SENDMAIL, E-mail, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-25
When I use "*.*", it doesn't get all files.
Tags: Wildcard, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-11-22
I have a script that was executing for an extended period of time. Over night I received an error telling me that Robo-FTP was no longer licensed. What gives?
Tags: Evaluation, activation, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-18
Can Robo-FTP execute a task found in windows Scheduled Tasks folder?
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-11-26
The Robo-EDIT script file editor is not highlighting the script language syntax. What is wrong?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Robo-Edit
Last Updated: 2020-08-25
I get a syntax error when using wildcard characters in arguments to the PGPENCRYPT or PGPDECRYPT commands. I need to handle multiple files. How do I handle this?
Tags: Wildcard, PGP, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-11-11
I'm having problems connecting with the DIALNET command.
Tags: Dial-Up, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-29
We are encrypting and sending a DOS text file via FTP to one of our vendors as a test. When they decrypted the PGP file, they called back stating that a blank line appeared after each valid line. Is there an option to suppress this?
Tags: PGP, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-18
I am unable to see the files in the FTP site directory and I know there are several files there. GETSITEFILE also refuses to return any file names. I can see the files with the Windows command line FTP client when I type "dir .". What am I doing wrong?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Registry
Last Updated: 2020-09-11
How are file permissions on a Linux/Unix FTP server changed using Robo-FTP?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Raw FTP Commands
Last Updated: 2020-08-14
My trading partner sent me a PGP public key created with a package from Cryptic Software. I cannot seem to encrypt a file correctly -- the resulting encrypted file is empty. What gives?
Tags: PGP, PGP Key, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-08-17
I need help with error code(s). Where can I go to get a list of error codes and definitions?
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-18
When I download a file from the FTP Server, the time stamp on the local file is 2 hours earlier than the original timestamp on the file. Why?
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-10-30
I want to duplicate my Robo-FTP PGP environment on a second PC. How is this done?
Tags: PGP Key, PGP, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-08-12
When connecting through a firewall and over a VPN, the proxy parameters for FTPLOGON are added but do not work. What should I try?
Tags: FTPLOGON, Robo-FTP, Proxy Server, Firewall
Last Updated: 2019-10-29
I get a "*Cannot open PGP keyring file. *File/folder open error. [1003]" error when trying to decrypt a file. What am I doing wrong?
Tags: PGP, PGP Key, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-08-14
Is a variable or variables created in a function accessible outside the function?
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-29
Robo-FTP lost activation for no apparent reason
Tags: activation, Robo-FTP, Installation
Last Updated: 2019-12-04
I see the following error message: Decrypt - File decrypted. Can't check signature: public key not found. Was the message actually decrypted?
Tags: PGP Key, PGP, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-11-04
How do I find my site code?
Tags: Installation, activation, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-08-24
Does the UNZIP command support extensions other than .zip?
Tags: ZIP, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-29
Online activation in v2.x fails for me. How can I activate my license manually?
Tags: activation, Installation, Robo-FTP, Evaluation
Last Updated: 2019-10-29
Can I extend my 30-day evaluation period for Robo-FTP Client and Robo-FTP Server?
Tags: Evaluation, Robo-FTP, activation, extension, Robo-FTP Server
Last Updated: 2020-12-23
Does Robo-FTP's script language support recursion?
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-19
How do I get rid of the names of the script files in the QuickScript dropdown menu that will not be used?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Configuration
Last Updated: 2021-03-19
The SENDFILE /ifnewer does not seem to be looking at the time stamp correctly.
Tags: Sending Files, Robo-FTP Server, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-29
What is Robo-FTP's export status?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Download
Last Updated: 2021-03-18
I'm seeing a dialog box asking for information for a Manual Logon. Why is this dialog box appearing?
Tags: FTPLOGON, Robo-FTP, Configuration
Last Updated: 2021-03-19
What are the trace log and trace window used for?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Trace Log, Log Files
Last Updated: 2021-03-25
What does a "SSH/SSL components not installed" error mean? (Robo-FTP 3.6.x and earlier)
Tags: SSH, Robo-FTP, SSL, Installation
Last Updated: 2019-10-30
Server Type: UNKNOWN_FORMAT
Tags: Robo-FTP, Server Types, Command Line
Last Updated: 2021-03-12
I'd like to see an example of how to use the CRON command.
Tags: CRON, Robo-FTP, scheduling
Last Updated: 2020-09-03
The wildcard characters in the RCVFILE command aren't working. What's wrong?
Tags: Wildcard, Robo-FTP, Receiving Files, Server Types
Last Updated: 2019-11-11
How does the script writing service work?
Tags: Professional Services, Robo-FTP, Robo-FTP Server
Last Updated: 2021-03-30
Can the CRON conditions be changed while Robo-FTP is running?
Tags: CRON, crontab.txt, scheduling, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-12
How can I access certain GnuPG functionality not directly supported by Robo-FTP? (Robo-FTP 3.5.x and earlier)
Tags: PGP, GPG, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-08-14
Can variables be used in script command options?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Command Line
Last Updated: 2021-03-15
My "crontab.txt" file is designed to run three scripts in sequence at 3:30PM. Unfortunately, when I run the script, I only see the first script run and the other ones are discarded. What is wrong?
Tags: crontab.txt, CRON, scheduling, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-18
Robo-FTP returns: *Connection to FTP site failed. [1152] but Windows command line FTP client connects fine. Why?
Tags: passive mode, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-12-21
When using the CRON command I can only get the first scheduled event to happen. Why?
Tags: CRON, crontab.txt, scheduling, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-10-31
File transfers with the /ifnsamesz option aren't working. Files are sent even if they are the same size.
Tags: Sending Files, Robo-FTP, Binary Transfers
Last Updated: 2021-03-25
FTPGETFILE, GETFILE, GETNEXTFILE, and GETSITEFILE are only detecting every other file in the directory
Tags: Robo-FTP, FTPGETFILE, GETSITEFILE, GETFILE, GETNEXTFILE
Last Updated: 2021-01-18
Are there any limitations for file size or number of files with the ZIP script command?
Tags: ZIP, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-08-12
What is the Robo-FTP Dashboard?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Services, Service Installer, Dashboard
Last Updated: 2021-03-26
What resources are available to get help with using Robo-FTP?
Tags: Robo-FTP, Professional Services, Support
Last Updated: 2021-03-29
Does Robo-FTP have any limitations from the number of files in a directory?
Tags: Robo-FTP, FTP Applet
Last Updated: 2021-03-29
Does Robo-FTP Support the PFX file type for certificates?
Tags: Robo-FTP, SSL, PFX
Last Updated: 2021-01-04
I am only able to launch 28 simultaneous Robo-FTP services on Windows 2000
Tags: Robo-FTP, Service Installer, Dashboard, Services
Last Updated: 2020-12-14
I'm starting Robo-FTP from a batch file, and sometimes Robo-FTP fails to start.
Tags: Robo-FTP, licensing
Last Updated: 2021-03-29
I want to run Robo-FTP as a Windows Service but did not choose the "All User" settings upon initial installation of Robo-FTP. How can I convert over to use the "All User" settings? (Robo-FTP 3.4-3.6)
Tags: Robo-FTP, NT service, User settings, All-User Settings
Last Updated: 2020-09-04
I am moving Robo-FTP from my desktop to my production unit. Is there a way to export configuration setting, i.e. managed sites, to the new unit?
Tags: Robo-FTP, license, new computer, new machine
Last Updated: 2020-09-11
How do I export my settings to a new machine running Robo-FTP?
Tags: Export, settings, Robo-FTP, PGP, new computer, new machine
Last Updated: 2020-09-10
Failure sending files larger than 2GB with SFTP. The same file transfers fine with plain FTP in Robo-FTP version 3.5.
Tags: Robo-FTP, SFTP, SENDFILE
Last Updated: 2020-12-14
How do I copy ALL my settings from Robo-FTP to a new machine running Robo-FTP?
Tags: PGP, Robo-FTP, settings, activation, new computer, new machine
Last Updated: 2019-10-29
When I export my settings from an old machine and import them to a new machine running Robo-FTP, my saved sites are there but the passwords are not (Robo-FTP 3.6.x and earlier)
Tags: Robo-FTP, settings, new computer, new machine
Last Updated: 2020-08-13
Cannot load another instance of Robo-FTP
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-10-29
Data Execution Prevention (Robo-FTP 3.8.x and previous)
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-09-04
When running from a scheduled task the Robo-FTP window never appears
Tags: Scheduled Task, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-11-22
Is it possible to install Robo-FTP 3.7 or later on a computer running Windows 2000?
Tags: Windows 2000, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2019-10-29
PGPDECRYPT uses too much temporary space on the C: drive
Tags: Robo-FTP, PGP, temp
Last Updated: 2020-09-10
File/folder open error after moving to a new computer or new version of Robo-FTP
Tags: File/folder open error, new computer, new machine, new version, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-08-20
Can Robo-FTP use a SSH key file in PuTTY .ppk format?
Tags: Robo-FTP, SFTP, SSH key, PPK
Last Updated: 2021-01-21
Robo-FTP is unable to send or receive files when connected to an HTTP or HTTPS server
Tags: Robo-FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, 401, 403
Last Updated: 2020-09-11
Using the EMAIL command with Gmail
Tags: Robo-FTP, email, SMTP
Last Updated: 2020-09-14
Use the PATH environment variable instead of the full path to Robo-FTP.exe
Tags: Robo-FTP, PATH, environment variable
Last Updated: 2020-08-27
Using Robo-FTP behind a NAT router firewall
Tags: NAT, router, Firewall, Robo-FTP, FTPS
Last Updated: 2021-01-04
DOSCMD and mapping a network drive
Tags: Robo-FTP, DOSCMD, network, shares
Last Updated: 2020-12-24
Unable to Activate or Remove license while multiple instances are running
Tags: Robo-FTP, Robo-FTP-Server, license, instances
Last Updated: 2020-12-11
Messages about log4cxx written to standard output when launching Robo-FTP (Robo-FTP Server 3.3 / Robo-FTP 3.9 and older)
Tags: Robo-FTP, log4cxx
Last Updated: 2020-12-14
FTPCD command fails on SFTP connection to Kronos server
Tags: Robo-FTP, FTPCD, 1157
Last Updated: 2020-08-26
Starting new instances of Robo-FTP in service session fails
Tags: Robo-FTP, Service, RoboDaemonFTP
Last Updated: 2021-01-05
What does "SSL protocol error" mean when connecting to an FTPS server?
Tags: Robo-FTP, SSL, protocol error, 60000
Last Updated: 2021-01-06
Host refused connection. [1150]
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-01-05
Connection attempt times out in 21 seconds regardless of the /timeout option.
Tags: Robo-FTP, timeout, FTPLOGON
Last Updated: 2021-01-22
How to revoke trust for a previously trusted SSH server key.
Tags: SSH, SFTP, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-01-18
System.Configuration.ConfigurationErrorsException: Configuration system failed to initialize
Tags: Robo-FTP, Robo-FTP Server
Last Updated: 2021-03-19
Robo-FTP instances hang when run non-interactively as service or from a scheduler (Robo-FTP 3.9 and earlier)
Tags: Robo-FTP, Service, scheduler, hang
Last Updated: 2021-03-15
Installer will not run
Tags: Robo-FTP, Robo-FTP Server, Installation
Last Updated: 2019-10-31
How Robo-FTP encrypts and stores passwords (Robo-FTP 3.10.x and later)
Tags: Robo-FTP, Configuration, passwords, Encryption
Last Updated: 2019-11-01
Unknown Error. [1] [1] when trying to run batch file with DOSCMD
Tags: Robo-FTP, DOSCMD
Last Updated: 2019-11-11
Robo-FTP has lost configuration information including managed sites
Tags: Robo-FTP, Configurator
Last Updated: 2020-04-13
Filename character and size limits
Tags: Robo-FTP, Robo-FTP Server, PATH, Filename, Characters
Last Updated: 2021-03-19
How to call PowerShell from a Robo-FTP script
Tags: PowerShell, EXEC, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-12-18
Server is changing its SSL certificate or SSH host key
Tags: Robo-FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Certificate, server certificate, SSH host key
Last Updated: 2021-01-22
How to use TLS 1.2 with Robo-FTP
Tags: TLS, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2021-03-11
Scheduler service will not start after upgrading from Robo-FTP 3.10 to 3.11
Tags: scheduler service, Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-03-13
Robo-FTP shows it has an evaluation license even though the software is fully activated
Tags: Robo-FTP, EVAL, config.xml
Last Updated: 2020-04-13
How do incompatibilities get introduced from one release to another?
Tags: Robo-FTP
Last Updated: 2020-07-30
Software loses activation when rebooting and/or moving virtual server to new physical hardware
Tags: activation, virtual, Robo-FTP, Robo-FTP Server
Last Updated: 2020-09-01
Managing disk space used by the Robo-FTP Enterprise Framework
Tags: Robo-FTP, framework, Logging
Last Updated: 2020-12-08
The Enterprise Framework retains multiple copies of each file
Tags: Robo-FTP, framework
Last Updated: 2020-12-08
The Configurator is not giving an option to choose to configure settings for Current User or System
Tags: Robo-FTP, Configuration
Last Updated: 2021-06-18