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How can I code a file on Visual Studio 2008 that when you click on its link, a download dialog box pops up and you can actually save it on your local drive.

Posted 23-Sep-11 1:27am

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Rajesh Anuhya · Answer 1 · 2011-09-23T01:31:00

Solution 1

Go through the below link..,

File Download in ASP.NET and Tracking the Status of Success/Failure of Download[^]

There are so many examples available on Net , a simple google search solve you problem.

see this ...

Google[^]

Posted 23-Sep-11 1:31am

Rajesh Anuhya

P.Salini · Answer 2 · 2011-09-23T01:33:00

Solution 2

These may help you

Download pdf,word,text file in asp.net[^]

File download in asp.net[^]

How to Download a file with a path in asp.net[^]

There are so many examples available on Net , a simple google search solve you problem.

Posted 23-Sep-11 1:33am

P.Salini

Updated 23-Sep-11 1:35am

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sravani.v · Answer 3 · 2011-09-23T01:34:00

Solution 3

C#

string strFilePath = "./downloads/filename.txt";
               Response.AppendHeader("Content-Disposition", "attachment; filename=" + strFilePath);
               Response.WriteFile(strFilePath);
               Response.End();

Posted 23-Sep-11 1:34am

sravani.v

E.F. Nijboer · Answer 4 · 2011-09-23T01:36:00

Normally source files are shielded so they cannot be downloaded by the client. This is of course a safety to protect your source files. To overcome this you must handle it yourself explicitly so it is also clear that you meant for it to be downloaded. Be sure to think about the security risks and never allow the client to specify the actual filename because then extra malicious information could be added. Such as "..\..\file.cs". Some kind of key that corresponds to the file is much more safe.

Simple example of a download handler:
http://aspnetupload.com/Quickstart/Download-From-File.aspx[^]

Good luck!