[header] How to set up an ftp server on windows xp professional [title] First, you should start by retrieving your windows xp cd. [title] Next, click the start button and go to the control panel. [title] After that, select " add/remove windows components. 
[step] " [title] Select " internet information services " under " windows components. [step] " [title] Click " details " and select the " file transfer protocol (ftp) " service.