Can't Attach a .zip File

[pat w]

Haven't been able to attach a zip file the last couple of times I tried. First time I thought it was a size issue but the last one was less than 8k. Help.

Pat

[dutchy]

I don't think you're doing something wrong. zip files could be potentially harmful because they can contain a virus in the zipped executable. So I think the websites' security doesn't accept it.

[pat w]

I have in the past. Must have been a policy change since then.

Pat

[dutchy]

If you want to be sure send a PM to Greg Watson. He should know for sure.

[admin]

You can attach .zip files ... I'll bet that if you watched the error message really closely it told you the file size was too large.

Dutchy really hit the key concept and that is the potential security risk, but .zip files **are** allowed, just not very large ones <grin>! There are so many file sharing sites out there, that there are lots of other options if .zip files need to be exchanged. If you have a specific file that needs to be attached that exceeds file size limits and you really don't want it hosted somewhere else, simply PM me and I'll take a look at it.

Thanks,
Greg