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this is a little trick to get around the file extention block on later versions of MSN Messenger:

http://www.patabugen.co.uk/articles/index.php?article=1

Any thoughts are welcomed (preferably on the site so everyone can see them)

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No this is different to the other pathces.

Please read the article before commenting, im getting alot of useless comments =p

It only works on your computer, not to mention its much easier to just rename them. Hence patches are better.

its easier to rename them? How does that work? This means you only need to rename them once.

Like i said before, i know it only works on your computer i say that in the article. Please read the article before commenting.

That trick will work on most computers, since they won't be aware of an exe2 extension.

What's the point? Rename the program to something other than the file extensions blocked. Patches are better for this sort of thing and you're making people do more work than they need to.

I like your effort and it's good to show your work

Very nice

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Originally posted by Patabugen
Please read the article before commenting

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Originally posted by From the article
some people i know havent had much luck with the cracks designed to unblock the blocked file extentions

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EvilSeph, How did you manage to get the title "Posting Freak" when you dont read the posts?

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Originally posted by ShawnZ
Okay, so either your contact has to rename all your files, or you have to do it.

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Yes but as it is i have to rename it, send it, then they rename it back and i rename it back to use it. This way i rename only the files i send on MSN and they still work without me renaming them back.

Absorbation >> thanks

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Originally posted by Patabugen

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Originally posted by Patabugen
Please read the article before commenting

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Originally posted by From the article
some people i know havent had much luck with the cracks designed to unblock the blocked file extentions

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EvilSeph, How did you manage to get the title "Posting Freak" when you dont read the posts?

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By posting over 750 posts.

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Originally posted by Patabugen
EvilSeph, How did you manage to get the title "Posting Freak" when you dont read the posts?

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he did read the post, but if you don't seem to accept that you're just renaming the file... and there is absolutely no point whatsoever in adding that new file type to your folder options because it will only and only work on your computer.

==> evilseph is right, there is no point in doing all that, you're better off using patches, a RAR, ACE or even ZIP... and if that doesn't work you can get a free web account for hosting your files on http://www.freewebs.com (and note by raceprouk: you can use stuffplug too )

(sarcastic comment like you love them) did i just beat your article with miles?

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oh and don't get me wrong, we appreciate your concern, but please don't make sarcastic comments when someone is putting facts on the table

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Originally posted by Patabugen
this is a little trick to get around the file extention block on later versions of MSN Messenger:

http://www.patabugen.co.uk/articles/index.php?article=1

Any thoughts are welcomed (preferably on the site so everyone can see them)

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No this is different to the other pathces.

Please read the article before commenting, im getting alot of useless comments =p

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1) This method is very dodgy and works only on YOUR OWN computer.

2) The file will not work on your contact's computer at all. In fact, your contact will seriously be confused on what to do with that extension.

3) Not all filenames you send are executables, thus not all filenames should be renamed to exe...

4) Since it involves renaming the executable, you might as well rename the file to something your contacts understand by simply adding something (so he can rename the file back with the correct extension) eg: "blahblah.exe.removethis"

5) Since it always involve an action to be taken prior to sending the file (renaming it to exe2), you might as well zip the file first. Archived files are not blocked _and_ are much smaller in filesize.


All in all: useless dodgy method...

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Your blog/site has serious errors. When posting a comment it sends it 3 times. The voting system is also dodgy, as people may not select the appropiate vote when making a comment, and since 10 is the default setting this may be wrong and not reflect what the poster wanted. Make a seperate 'submit' button for that!