Nov 1

Written by: Matthew Hile
11/1/2006 8:13 AM

Error: You do not have permissions to view the requested file

In earlier versions of DNN uploading a file would allow one to easily make it available to portal users. With the more recent version 3.3.5 (and I assume the 4.3.5 version as well) they have added an option to store files in the file system (secure and unsecured) or in the database (secure).

By default the directory with the previously uploaded files which was formerly open is now marked as secure. This breaks the accessibility that we had come to expect. While I am all for security breaking this is not a great choice.

To change the behavior back to what you expect open the file manager go the the Security Settings at the bottom of the page and allow All Users to view these files.

One important note about the file system secured files. These files are only secure when DNN accesses them. The user can enter the full URL directly into the browser and access the, evidently not so secure, files.

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