Re: Re: Help writing a back up script

For simple batch file transfers, the tools are all there in XP, as Terence 
indicated. Use 'Notepad.exe' or "edit ftp.bat" from the DOS prompt to create 
the batch file:

ftp.exe -s:%0
goto done
open <yoursite.com> '(or <IP>)
<insert ftp username>
<insert password>
cd <insert directory>
pwd
ls -la
del <insert filename>
ascii (or bin)
hash
put <insert filename>
bye
:done

Change permissions on the file and/or directory if required. Modify the 
commands to include paths to other directories as needed.

You can then use the 'Scheduler' wizard under the Program Files->Accesories to 
setup the batch file to run as a specific user at times you specify. I use this 
method succesfully to run batch files, to remove dangerous shares on windows 
boxes for example.

Google "ftp batch files" for more detailed commands and examples!