How to provide file downloads

Best way not using ftp

[geoinct]

I have a client that wants to allow their web visitors to download different software files.

We would normally do this using ftp but the web host doesn’t support FTP on its Windows servers.

They are suggesting setting up SA File/Up but reading the description this looks more like a tool to allow people to upload files, not download.

Any suggestions on the best way to setup a file download area on a windows web server?

[bcolflesh]

SA FileUp is a fine solution, especially if they already have it installed for you - check the sample code from their site:

fileup.softartisans.com/default.aspx?PageID=131

[robert adams]

just put the files in a folder and then link to them the viewer will just click on the link and download the file.

robert

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[geoinct]

just put the files in a folder and then link to them the viewer will just click on the link and download the file.
robert

> This works for many files, but not all. For example most browsers will run, or try to run, a file with an .exe extension and not give you the option of saving it.

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> Took a quick look. Thanks, but it's for Unix. The client I'm working with is hosted on a Windows server