If you are using a relatively new version of Internet Explorer or Netscape, you can simply browse to FTP sites in exactly the same manner as you do normal web sites. The only difference is that FTP sites begin with FTP and normal web sites begin with HTTP.

You may find it easier to use a dedicated FTP client since these are specially designed to handle this particular kind of transfer. The better FTP clients look exactly like the Windows Explorer, complete with two panes. This makes it appear that the FTP site is actually part of your desktop. You can even drag and drop files between the desktop and the FTP client at will.

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Some good FTP clients are listed below. Download demonstration copies of each of these clients, check them out, and if you like buy the one that you like the best.
 

AceFTP
	Speed up Your File Operations with the Multitasking Capabilities of AceFTP  Open several local and remote directories to save time on Change Directory operations.  Open several sessions with different servers to transfer files to multiple locations.  Start multiple simultaneous transfers to accelerate file transfers.  Navigate more quickly between directories with the help of Cached Directories.  Resume broken transfer at point of interruption.  Use the integrated viewer to preview any HTML files or images before transferring them.  Transfer Manager to supervise your file transfers.  Compare files to transfer updated files.
AutoFTPPro
	Auto-Transfers: You can schedule auto-recurring transfers for any future date/time;  Transfer Sets: You can select any number of files from any FTP site or your local computer, from different directories, to download or upload. You can schedule the upload/download for any future date/time.  Flexible Templates: Results of time consuming tasks or repetitive processes can be saved into templates. You can save the following settings to templates: transfer sets (files for download or upload from any FTP site or Local computer), transfer sessions.  AutoFTP can automatically dial, connect to the Internet, upload and/or download files and finally disconnect;  You can specify in the Preferences that auto-transfers should be aborted if the connection is too slow (auto-transfer will be rescheduled automatically); This can save you connect time and money;  AutoFTP uses a Windows File Explorer-like user interface with popup menus and drag-and-drop support so you will feel at home;  AutoFTP can remain invisible while transferring files so it will not disturb your other work;  AutoFTP Assistant will guide you through the process of uploading, downloading and scheduling auto-transfers;
CuteFTP
	Nice FTP client with lots of features. These include  MP3 and File Finder  Right-click Shell Integration  Transfer Scheduling  Site-to-Site Transfers  Global Filtering  Encrypted Site Manager  Smart Keep Alive  Socks 4 & 5 Support  Auto-update Feature  Persistent File Transfers  Built in CuteHTML LE web page editor
KnoWare, Inc
	Several different FTP clients. FtpNetdrive maps an FTP site as a drive letter, which integrates it directly into your desktop. Internet Neighborhood adds the FTP site directly to your network neighborhood. These are both very nice products.
WebDrive
	WebDrive is a Windows 95/98/NT FTP software client that allows you to map an Internet FTP site to a local drive utilizing the standard FTP protocol. This enables you to connect to an FTP site and perform familiar file operations like copy, xcopy, and directory functions with the Windows explorer, a DOS box, or any other application like Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. WebDrive instantly FTP enables any application that reads or writes files by allowing the application to read files from or write files to the FTP site.
WS_FTPPro
	Browser URL Integration lets you use WS_FTP's power, reliability, and speed to accelerate your browser downloads of FTP URLs.  Screenshot Integrated Utilities in the main user interface allows for easier access and more effective use of the powerful Queuing, FTP Find, Synchronize, and Scripting tools.  Screenshot FTP Queuing Utility enables you to schedule transfers and routine file management tasks.  Redesigned Connection Dialog simplifies the site login process and makes transferring files faster and easier than ever before.  Screenshot Menu System in the main user interface provides quick and easy access to advanced features and complements our popular toolbar.  Screenshot Enhanced Firewall Support enables you to store multiple firewall settings for quicker connections. S  cheduling Feature lets you schedule your queued jobs to transfer files on the dates and times you choose. Use this feature to run scripts developed with the scripting utility at set intervals