[help] downloading a file off website

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so i uploaded a .exe file to my website how do i make it so whenever i go to that link it auto downloads because when i go to the link it just goes to a whitepage and doesnt download
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zachman61
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Your webhost probably doesn't allow exe downloads.
Nailing my feet to the floor is easier than using my own muscles to balance, but you don't see me doing that :)
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im using 000webhost
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I recommend a premiere web hosting company such as my web-host or use Hosting24 which is what I use for my IPB board and company website. blusho;
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Also try putting it in a zip! It sounds bad, but trust me :)
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Thanks, the zip option works.
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Welcome, do you have a Skype?
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You need to define your headers to download octet stream files or something
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Sourceforge is pretty good free hosting for free &/or open source software :)

I also use GitHub to host some projects as well. (Not just the source, but even host a website)

Hostgator is probably my favorite hosting provider, but 3ix is good if you're just starting out (although it is slow when you first start).
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A little late to reply, but try using a FORM function linking directly to the .exe file with a target of "_blank" and it might work, not sure :)
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