running executables

[gmitchell]

This is probably more of an IIS issue but any ideas
welcome. I created a link on a page that points to an
executable. When I preview the link I get a dialog box
saying do I want to run it or download it.
When I upload the file to the server and test it I get
a "page cannot be found." Even when I go to the server
locally and click the link I get the page cannot be
found.
Thanks for the help.

George

(the box the site is on is running windows 2k pro and has
IIS on it.

 

[Tiffany K. Edmonds]

You uploaded the .exe file as well, right? You should also check with your
web host provider to make sure that they haven't restricted your account in
a way that prevent your being able to link to exe files. ReadyHosting, for
one does restrict the permissions to prevent this, however, if you submit a
trobule ticket with them, they will set permissions on the folder you
specify to allow download of .exe files on your account.

 

[Steve Easton]

You can't run an executable in a browser window.
It will always prompt you to download as this is a
browser security "default."

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This is probably more of an IIS issue but any ideas
welcome. I created a link on a page that points to an
executable. When I preview the link I get a dialog box
saying do I want to run it or download it.
When I upload the file to the server and test it I get
a "page cannot be found." Even when I go to the server
locally and click the link I get the page cannot be
found.
Thanks for the help.

George

(the box the site is on is running windows 2k pro and has
IIS on it.