Posting EXEs for download

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Frankie

We're trying to post an Exe file to our web for download by the users.
Problem is, we keep getting a "fle not found" error in the browser. Similar
results occur when trying to right-click and "save target as".

Upon investigation, I found the root web permissions (Web properties page)
were set to deny the running of programs. The option for "Allow programs to
be run" is not only unchecked, it's greyed out.

What's happening here, and how do I fix it?
 
The host doesn't allow this, also if you want the files to be download, you don't want "Allow
programs to be run" enabled.

Best workaround is to zip the .exe files.

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Please clarify your statement "the host doesn't allow this"

I control the host (it's my server) - is there a setting on the host that I
can change?
We're trying to minimize steps for the user, so I want to avoid teh ZIP
option if possible
 
You will need to set the mime type to allow the download of .exe files. I suggest you post to the
Windows Server newsgroup (if you are using Windows 2000/2003) for the exact location of this
setting.

Zip option is going to be your best option as folks begin to install Windows XP SP2 or purchase new
machines in the coming months.

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Frankie said:
We're trying to post an Exe file to our web for download by the users.
Problem is, we keep getting a "fle not found" error in the browser. Similar
results occur when trying to right-click and "save target as".

Upon investigation, I found the root web permissions (Web properties page)
were set to deny the running of programs. The option for "Allow programs to
be run" is not only unchecked, it's greyed out.

What's happening here, and how do I fix it?
Click to expand...

You want to download the program, not run it, so I don't believe that option is
relevant.

The types of files you can store depends on your host (i.e. executables are a
security risk, virus risk etc

To force a download put the file in a ZIP (Winzip) file.
 
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