FTP Server Fails: “servermgr_ftp” cannot start

OK Newbie Problem. I had problems getting the Apple Server builtin Ftp server/Service to stop (and not restart every time on boot) so I could use PureFTPd. After reading some commentary on similar problems by other users (bad idea) on the FTPServer/Configuration folder items….I then dragged the /Library/FTPServer folder to the Server’s desktop.

I was expecting this to cause FTP server not to start. Yes, FTP didn’t start, but began barking and flagged as Red Triangle in Server Admin…and began affecting other applications and services.

Restarts did not resolve the issue. Many many errors continue issue that servermgr_ftp server side plugin failed!! The the Link to XXXServer.Local by admin GUI fails altogether.

So I dragged the FTPServer Folder back to its original location and repaired all permissions…no go.

I then restored the directory from a Backup. Same results..no go…. red Triangle over FTP server service. I know I should NOT have moved the Library Folder….Can I restore the Rights or Ownership that is certainly broken?

After fixing this, how can I stop Apple’s FTP server from launching?

Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

MacPro INtel; Mac Server tiger 10.4.9.