>I have a winzip self-extract file (".exe") i want downloadable via internet. I don't why an error occurs when I tried downloading it. When I tried to download (via the link) it takes longer time and in the end gives me a "CGI Timeout" error. It does not even prompt me to the "File Download" page.
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>The thing is, when I link & download its Zipped File. There was no problem. I can download the zipped file. When I was developing the site/page (in my local pc), I worked fine.. Is there something I should do in the server?
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>Please help.
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>Thanks
The file must reside on a folder where there is no permissions to execute.
If you have a cgi in the same directory, create a new one for your downloads and set the execution permission to none in the property sheet of this folder in IIS.
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