 Do different versions of Windows require the software to be installed in alternate ways. |
| Yes and the following are links to installation instructions for various versions of Windows. |
| ● Windows XP. |
| ● Windows 7. |
| ● Windows Server 2003. |
| ● Windows Server 2008. |
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| Can I simulate Blind FTP using web file transfer. |
| ● You can do this by setting up an account that anybody can use and then setting the |
| parameter for that account so that it cannot download files. |
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| I want to move Web File Transfer to another Server. Which files should I be concerned |
| with to save my settings. |
| ● If you are using Web File Transfer 2.0 or newer then you need to save the ftpxfrdbase.mdb file |
| located within the App_Data folder of the root directory of where Web File Transfer is installed |
| as well as any custom graphics and changes to the cascading style sheets. |
| ● The other files are the files uploaded and files available for download in the File Store Root |
| which is usually C:\WebFileXFR. |
| ● After reinstallation on a new server typically replacing the ftpxfrdbase.mdb file and copying over |
| the files in the File Store Root will result in a successful move. |
| ● Note that any customizations to the themes , cascading style sheets or ASP pages will also have to be |
| reincorporated into the copy of Web File Transfer on the new server. |
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| Web File Transfer is not sending e-mails notifications. |
| ● Ensure that have have specified the SMTP Server name and the Admin's e-mail address in |
| the Site Admin settings page as well as the correct SMTP Port. |
| ● Check the spam filter settings on your e-mail server. |
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| Are you willing to incorporate specific customizations. |
| ● We are always open to new ideas and will incorporate as many as possible. |
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| Are there costs associated with additional users. |
| ● Absolutely not . You can use this product with as many users as you would like. |
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| Are there any costs associated with how much data is transferred. |
| ● This software resides on Your Server and uses Your Internet Connection. There are no additional |
| costs associated with Web File Transfer pertaining to the size or amount of files you transfer. |
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| Can I customize the way that Web File Transfer v3.1 or newer looks. |
| ● Yes you can. |
| Within the root directory of Web File Transfer which is usually |
| C:\inetpub\wwwroot\WebFileXFRv35 you will notice an App_Themes folder. |
| There are two supplied themes that you can modify or you can copy |
| one of the existing themes to another folder in this directory and modify it. |
| After choosing a theme you want to use |
| 1) Modify the Default.css file in the theme folder to specify your own images or company colors. |
| 2) Modify the <pages styleSheetTheme=/> section in the web.config file located |
| in the web root directory to reflect the theme you have chosen. |
| 3) Browse the web site. |
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| Are there any special permissions required on the various folders. |
| ● Yes and they are outlined below.. |
| ●<local machine>\ASPNET Account Folder Permissions. |
| The <local machine>\ASPNET account on the server you have installed Web File Transfer on needs |
| Full Access to a few folders to operate correctly. Assuming you took the defaults when you installed |
| this product then you would have to grant the <local machine>\ASPNET account Full Control on the |
| following folders and subdirectories. This access is granted during a successful installation process. |
| - File Store Root C:\WebFileXFR | | |
| - Database Directory C:\inetpub\wwwroot\WebFileXFR\App_Data | | |
| - Temporary File Transfer Directory C:\inetpub\wwwroot\WebFileXFR\ftpappl\temp | | |
| - Temporary File Transfer Directory C:\inetpub\wwwroot\WebFileXFR\ftpappl\temp2 | | |
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| ● <local machine>\IIS_WPG Account Folder Permissions(Windows Server 2003 Only). |
| The <local machine>\IIS_WPG account on the server you have installed Web File Transfer on needs |
| Full Access to a few folders to operate correctly. Assuming you took the defaults when you installed |
| this product then you would have to grant the <local machine>\IIS_WPG account Full Control on the |
| following folders and subdirectories. This access is granted during a successful installation process. |
| - File Store Root C:\WebFileXFR |
| - Database Directory C:\inetpub\wwwroot\WebFileXFR\App_Data |
| - Temporary File Transfer Directory C:\inetpub\wwwroot\WebFileXFR\ftpappl\temp |
| - Temporary File Transfer Directory C:\inetpub\wwwroot\WebFileXFR\ftpappl\temp2 |
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