BulletProof FTP Server for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJanuary 23, 2014

Ordinary Web surfers may never have to use FTP, but it remains a critical way to transfer files for most Web site operators. This software is a powerful tool for creating an FTP server, with the flexibility for either home or business use. However, with little in the way of setup wizards or explanatory button text, it demands some previous experience from users. Once the server is operational, BulletProof provides the ability to customize individual IP addresses' access, including the ability to ban users or require passwords. However, the software does not automatically retrieve IP addresses from a local network, so each must be entered by hand. It offers a wide range of basic FTP features, such as the ability to resume uploads and downloads, support for ratios, an antihammering tool, and a graphical interface that displays activity in real time. All told, this is a powerful application that is likely to be appreciated by advanced users, but may be confusing for those who haven't set up a server in the past.

What’s new in version 2013.1.0.8

Version 2013.1.0.8 fixed a problem where the drop-down wasn't being cleared between subsequent loads of information and resulted in duplicate entries and added logic to coordinate file-locking for files having to do with statistics.

BulletProof FTP Server for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 2, 2013

Latest update: January 23, 2014

Version: 2013.1.0.8

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Server
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows 8
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 485,931

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2.9/5

13 User Votes

Does the job
NarenBMarch 15, 2012
Pros
- Haven't used it extensively but I was able to do what I wanted to.
Cons
- It took little bit playing around to set-it up. - Not as intuitive
Summary
- Overall, this seems like a pretty good FTP server. I was able to get it working properly after playing with it little bit.
Rock Solid and Great Support
boulderdropAugust 22, 2011
Pros
- Super-fast support, often answering my emails within 15 min - Super-Stable, it's been around for 15 years and it shows! - Can't say enough, it works great at home an on our CORP servers!
Cons
- None, it works as described and perfectly on my Windows XP, Vista, Seven and even my work's Windows 2008R2 Servers on Amazon EC2!
Summary
Great Proggie! I really recommend it!
Stay away from this company
July 7, 2011
Pros
None that I could find
Cons
Customer service with this company is the worst I have ever seen.
Summary
After paying for this product I could never get ANY support. If you need a good FTP I would recommend any other company than this one.
2011 Server won't work when installed as a service
yabitsJuly 3, 2011
Pros
2010 version worked fine when run as a service on our 2008 server.
Cons
The new upgrade to 2011 (2011.1.0.65) absolutely does not perform when attempting to install as a service.
Summary
I feel I am being somewhat charitable giving 2 stars to the new version. I totally agree with the previous reviewer that the service is seriously lacking. The company's "spam protection" is set such that I had to use alternate emails until I could find one that would receive their "verification" message. There are obvious problems with the 2011 code. For example the batch files which stop and start the service don't work because the filepaths list "2010" as the target, rather than 2011. These are rather simple, obvious things that make me wonder how carefully other parts of the code were written and/or tested. I will update/append this review once the issue is fixed, but my workaround is to go back to the 2010 version.
The sotware is good, the support SUCKS
hglenniJune 23, 2011
Pros
Works well, but does not honor subscription One start is to many
Cons
The owerner operator seems not to understand customer base.
Summary
Your talking to owner, programmer and the guy answering your emails..I think you're a bit of an ass and I'm ignoring you from now on. On Jun 23, 2011 3:08 PM, "Howard Glenn Inman" <hglenni@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I would like to talk to a supervisor please. > I dont consider it resolved. > > 1. Purchased 2010. Subscription (so I would get updates that run the same) > 2. Run it on 2008 server, runs fine > 3. You provide me with the requite update, as required by the purchased subscription > 4. The new software you provided me (in accordance with your subscription agreement) does not work in the same environment > 5. you tell me that, since you gave me a way to purchase it because you changed the way your work I am resolved > 6. I DO NOT consider this resolution. And would like to have contact with someone who at least understands what I am saying. > ><br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jun 23, 2011<p/>I so agree, Subscriptions are important
v2.4.0.31 used to work fine. v2010.1.0.43 hopeless.
betatester2March 6, 2010
Pros
The older v2.4.0.31 worked fine for years, has been very useful. Basic design of original program is superb.
Cons
v2010.1.0.43 has introduced bugs making it necessary to re-install v2.4.0.31. Paid-for tech support not forthcoming on timely basis. No tech support telephone number provided. Author failing to provide paid-for "Protection" and refuses refund.
Summary
v2010.1.0.43 is currently hopeless. Using same setup imported from older version, clients can no longer download from server. Stick with v2.4.0.31 until the author has resolved the big time problem(s) in the newer version and until the author provides a technical support telephone number.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Mar 15, 2010<p/>Tests from a remote site using DOS FTP commands do work, proving that settings of ATT residential gateway, XP and application here are correct (contrary to sellers baseless claims). Application still times out with unexplained error messages when remote client is using IE7, IE8 and various widely used download managers (which do work with the older v2.4.0.31 program). The seller/developer has never called into the server a single time to test for himself, even though given URL, Logon and PW. It is urged that the reviewing CNET editor actually test the program with a remote site, report the facts of what he finds and re-rate this program accordingly.
mcolginAugust 14, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
Horrible client
GunnCatDecember 1, 2007
Pros
Cons
Terrible support from this company. No recursive deletes: they don't work. Will not upload some files for some mysterious reason.
Summary
Corrupts data with large files. STEER CLEAR OF BULLETPROOF
markcamaJune 8, 2007
Pros
Cons
I just wanted to try to steer people clear of BulletProof. We purchased their BulletProof Server which is advertised as standards compliant. <p> <p>Our clients were complaining of problems with downloads being corrupted. After 2 months trying to figure out what was wrong we discovered that the problem was with the BulletProof Server and larger files. <p> <p>We contacted BulletProof and they indicated their 'fully standards compliant' FTP server didn't support files larger than 2.1GB <p> <p>We asked for our money back all the way up to the owner of the company. He refused the refund even though it was only $39. <p> <p>Surprising that a company would be unwilling to refund such a small amount of money when they have a huge, unadvertised flaw that corrupts data in transferred files. <p> <p>Just wanted to let you know that you're really taking your chances if you use a BulletProof product.
Summary
One of the best low priced server apps I've used
Brad_RogersOctober 27, 2006
Pros
This is a VERY solid product. It is full featured, and easy to set up and use. I have a Win 2003 Server box that I use here at home for many things. But when I needed to put an inexpensive server at my parents' house, 5 states away, I decided to try out some low cost options for moving large files. This app worked out beautifully. I use it for doing large file transfers (4 GB SlingBox videos) on a weekly basis, and it has never failed me. <p> <p>It is easily managed, and has sufficient options to lock the box down. <p> <p>It has been up and running, continuously, for about 6 weeks now. During that time it has handled about 6 GB of data transfers each week. It has never crashed, and never slowed down.
Cons
I'd love to have the ability to do multipart (parallel) transfers to speed up my downloads. Many FTP clients support the ability to break large files into smaller pieces, and transfer all of them in parallel. Although my client supports this, the Bulletproof FTP Server does not. That's the only "con" that I've come across.
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Developer’s Description

By BulletProof Software

Establish your own FTP server in a local network.

BulletProof FTP Server is a powerful FTP Server for business, corporate or even home use. It is easy to use through a fully graphical control method, and powerful with control over everything. BulletProof FTP Server has all RFC-959 features plus many other options, such as resuming upload or download, viewing server activity in real time, ban, kick, anti hammering, ratio, quota groups management, event manager, real time stats generator, and chat.