trying to download a 3.6 gig file

[duckrogers]

I uploaded a 3.8 gig file for a friend to grab. I can see it, and the url I gave them is correct. 100 %. I even made the directory visible (browsing) to confirm this. However when you go to download it, it gives the standard "The website cannot display the page".
any ideas?

[Doc C]

What type of file is it and are you right clicking to do a "save target as"?

[YvetteKuhns]

I am thinking that the file type is the problem as far as typing or clicking the URL for certain types. If I posted the URL to a zip file, you are prompted to download it. If I posted the URL to a file that is trying to play/open in the browser, the browser may give you an error.

You can create a temporary ftp login to access a subdirectory specified in OPS. Place the file(s) you wish to share in that subdirectory. The other person will only have access to that subdirectory and its subdirectories.

[entrecon]

If this is being downloaded through the browser...is it going to time out?

Does the error message appear immediately, or does it occur after time?

[patr547]

ftp would probably be the best way to go for this type of file transfer, as yvette said

[Croc Hunter]

Create an FTP user in OPS with the /folder/path/ to the file. Then tell him to put this into Windows Explorer. ftp://loginname:password@ftp.powweb.com Bingo he's in and can drag and drop it into a folder on his pc (yes you can edit his actual loginname:password into the link).

*note: Storage of digital media unrelated to your Powweb website is not allowed.