No, not running Netsonic.

Yes, I was at their knowledgebase but didn't find anything pertinent on this weird problem. I'm pretty sure the reason is because it isn't a problem with WS FTP Pro at all, it's a problem on this LAPTOP. I have had strange problems with it throughout the time I've had it, none of them documented anywhere. It's been very frustrating, to say the least.

Jeez, I want to thank all you people for doggedly trying to solve this. I just hate being defeated by a machine. I know there has to be a reason why this bloody thing won't work, and it's extremely curious since I obviously have connectivity with the machine. Even more curious, I CAN use FTP with the browser. Compounding the mystery: I have tried TWO different FTP programs with the same result. I still say there is a configuration issue on this laptop, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to admit defeat as there doesn't seem to be any logical reason why it won't connect. It's weird, usually there is a pause with FTP and some codes that go flashing by; with this laptop, there is NOTHING, no hesitation at all, just boom: 'CANNOT CONNECT'.