I followed the instruction and completed this task:
A. XP includes a built-in FTP service component that lets FTP clients connect to the machine and read or write files; however, this service doesn't install by default. To install the FTP service, perform the following steps:
1. Start the Control Panel Add/Remove Programs applet (go to Start, Control Panel, then click Add/Remove Programs).
2. Select Add/Remove Windows Components.
3. Select Internet Information Services (IIS), then click Details.
4. Select the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Service check box, then click OK.
5. Click OK to close all dialog boxes.
But still i get the connection refused issue.