download files from a network share (not copy and paste!)

[nburles]

is it possible to download files from a network share drive (i.e. using a download manager or something) instead of having to copy and paste using the windows thingy!? (i want to transfer some large files across the internet using shared drives, and one of the connections is unreliable).

if anyone does know of a way to do this, or any programs, then please let me know!

thanks,
NBurles

 

[lifto]

When you say "large files" and "unreliable links", you might find that the quickest and least frustrating approach might be to spend $100 on a hard drive, copy the files to it and then over night it to the other location. Thats how we handled moving 150 gb of files to the home office recently.

 

[TonHu]

Or just activate the FTP server from IIS and point a virtual dir to your shared folder, then use IE or Windows Explorer to ftp:// from there to here and/or back...

HTH
TonHu

 

[nburles]

cheers, the hard drive option is a bit impractical, as i live in england and the computer i need to transfer from is in america

i guess i'll have to use IIS (can u give me any more detail into how to use it!? - i'v installed it - now what!?)

cheers
NBurles

 

[TonHu]

Just right-click My Computer select Manage, and go to the FTP branch of the treeview. Add another Virtual directory by right-clicking the 'Default FTP site', choose New and Virtual directory. The wizard will get you where you should go...
Don't forget to set some security for your users, as we might want to have a look from the i-net later...... (well, not me, but someone might...)
If you need more help, RTFM, but this is M$, help is everywhere, except where you are looking for it...

HTH, TonHu