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I want to allow a friend to download an .exe file

I want to allow a friend to download an .exe file

Curtis Blaine
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I want to let a friend download an .exe file. I want to create a link to download the file. I will then provide that link to him. I don't want my friend to see the message that states you can't preview an .exe file. How can I do this? If so, please let me know how.

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Jay
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Hi @Curtis Blaine, thanks for messaging the Community!

 

You can force the link to download onto their machine, instead of previewing it on the site, if you follow these steps.

 

Keep me updated with any progress!


Jay
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Jay
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Hi @Curtis Blaine, thanks for messaging the Community!

 

You can force the link to download onto their machine, instead of previewing it on the site, if you follow these steps.

 

Keep me updated with any progress!


Jay
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Curtis Blaine
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Dear Jay,

 

Thank you so much for explaining the steps.  Everything worked perfectly

and no message appeared about previewing the file.

 

Thanks!

 

Sincerely, Curtis

Jay
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No worries, glad to hear that it helped with your requirements!


Jay
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