File upload limitations

[Fuzz Martin]

(I had posted this in programming, then realized through
reading that this is probably more of a "client" issue.)

I have set up a file upload page in fp2002 using the
Microsoft Knowledge Base white page article # 288328.
It's working perfectly, but I need it to work less
perfectly:

Is there a way to limit the type of file that a user can
upload to my directory. I only want my clients to be able
to upload their mp2, mp3 and .ogg files. I need to protect
myself from malicious files, but limiting the file size
won't work because the good files are generally large.
(radio commercials)

Thank you,
Fuzz Martin

 

[chris leeds]

look into .asp uploaders. check www.aspin.com or www.fuzzysoftware.com
I found one that consisted of only three short pages and works great. it
lets you set which file types and a file size limit.
HTH

 

[Jim Buyens]

FrontPage doesn't have a capability of this kind. You
would have to write your own file upload page in ASP,
ASP.NET, or some other server-side environment.

In the case of ASP, you'll also need a suitable ActiveX
control installed on the Web server. Most hosts provide
one of these; check the host's support page for
information and documentation.

Jim Buyens
Microsoft FrontPage MVP
http://www.interlacken.com
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