Sending EXE.Files via Hotmail


  1. x BlueRobot
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    Sending EXE.Files via Hotmail


    Does anyone know if it's possible to send Exe. files via MSN Hotmail?

    Thanks,
    Harry
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Harry,

    Normally you would just have the .exe in a ZIP file, and send the ZIP file instead. This avoids the .exe from possibly getting blocked.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. derekimo
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    I just tried with and without zipping it up, and only the zipped one went through. :)
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  6. boohbah
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    another way is to use dropbox and paste the public link to the exe in your message
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  7. roncerr
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    x BlueRobot said:
    Does anyone know if it's possible to send Exe. files via MSN Hotmail?
    I just did a test. Hotmail won't let you attach a file with an "exe" extension but it will accept and send the same file if you change the extension to something else like "exee".
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  8. x BlueRobot
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    Okay thanks guys! (:
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  10. Brink
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    You're welcome. Glad we could help. :)
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