Windows folders file names.

HI all,
How to get the file names stored in a particular windows server to abap program.
Is there any standard function modules available.
Can any one help me.
regards
Renuka

I tried with this funciton its not working
I have to retrive from the ftp server
Is there any function modules available
Regards
Renuka

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