I think google should not limit people to send .exe file.

codefuns · 10-26-2005, 07:03 PM

at least it should not limit to send .rar file.

Lupine1647 · 10-26-2005, 07:31 PM

Then send your suggestion to them. They only do it to prevent viruses and piracy. Just put it into an archive.

Vimialp · 10-26-2005, 11:19 PM

I can't even recieve .exe file, this isn't right...

IamTheKing9 · 10-27-2005, 12:24 AM

Yeah, it's best to send a suggestion to them, though I don't think they'll accede to your request.

mondine · 10-27-2005, 01:33 AM

Just rename the file, and include instruction to change it back.
I've just tested this again (in case something had changed), by renaming an exe to "txt", sending and receiving in Gmail accounts, and renaming it back.

It's just a security precaution, so that the receiver cannot unknowingly execute a received malicious file.
It's easy to get around if they know what they're getting.

Prathab · 10-27-2005, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mondine

Just rename the file, and include instruction to change it back.
I've just tested this again (in case something had changed), by renaming an exe to "txt", sending and receiving in Gmail accounts, and renaming it back.

It's just a security precaution, so that the receiver cannot unknowingly execute a received malicious file.
It's easy to get around if they know what they're getting.

ya... i wanted to mention tht....
try savin in txt and then atachin the files...
it will work...

IamTheKing9 · 10-27-2005, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prathab

Quote:

Originally Posted by mondine

Just rename the file, and include instruction to change it back.
I've just tested this again (in case something had changed), by renaming an exe to "txt", sending and receiving in Gmail accounts, and renaming it back.

It's just a security precaution, so that the receiver cannot unknowingly execute a received malicious file.
It's easy to get around if they know what they're getting.

ya... i wanted to mention tht....
try savin in txt and then atachin the files...
it will work...

So, there's your answer, I guess.

eight08boy · 11-06-2005, 10:00 PM

ya they should i have 2 send a rar file 2 my friend and gmail would not let me

IamTheKing9 · 11-06-2005, 11:35 PM

Sometimes You Send It can be quite helpful.

10-26-2005, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
codefuns Noogle Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think google should not limit people to send .exe file. at least it should not limit to send .rar file.

10-27-2005, 01:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
mondine Google Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC. Posts: 4,002 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Just rename the file, and include instruction to change it back. I've just tested this again (in case something had changed), by renaming an exe to "txt", sending and receiving in Gmail accounts, and renaming it back. It's just a security precaution, so that the receiver cannot unknowingly execute a received malicious file. It's easy to get around if they know what they're getting. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Tracking with Google Maps API and NMEA file	col Cyber	Google Earth & Google Maps	1	04-12-2007 06:31 AM
Limit on mails sent/hour or day? I am NOT spammer !	robtherr	Gmail Forum	4	02-23-2007 04:40 AM
Collection of file kmz for google earth	sdiremi	Google Earth & Google Maps	2	01-30-2006 03:40 PM
Google File System	tjoyce	Other Google Features	7	12-31-2004 02:40 AM
Signature length limit	Randy	GC Announcements	4	12-14-2004 08:25 AM

10-26-2005, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lupine1647 Elite Googler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,065 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Then send your suggestion to them. They only do it to prevent viruses and piracy. Just put it into an archive.

10-26-2005, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vimialp Master Googler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 512 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't even recieve .exe file, this isn't right...

10-27-2005, 12:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
IamTheKing9 Google Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 3,000 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Yeah, it's best to send a suggestion to them, though I don't think they'll accede to your request.

11-06-2005, 10:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
eight08boy Junior Googler Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ya they should i have 2 send a rar file 2 my friend and gmail would not let me

11-06-2005, 11:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
IamTheKing9 Google Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 3,000 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Sometimes You Send It can be quite helpful.

GoogleCommunity Sponsor
Use coupon "forum" for 50% Off!


Sponsored Links