Transfer executable file via chat file transfer

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October 12, 2021
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I work for a software development company and we have the need to send program updates to clients frequently. Sometimes, these updates include executable files. If I zip up files and part of those files is an executable, the zip file transfers via the chat file transfer without any issues. If I simply try to transfer an exectuable file, it blocks it for security purposes. I have the setting turned on that allows any file type to be transferred. Does anyone have experience with sending executable files by themselves or know what I need to do to accomplish this? I blacked out the file name in the print screen for privacy purposes.

Best answer by rn-zm

Didn't mean to accept. I can do that no problem. Just was wondering if there is a way to allow sending it without zipping up the .exe file.

@kmckay83113 unfortunately, due to security reasons (as you indicated), this file type cannot be uploaded.

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rn-zm

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Hey @kmckay83113, you may have only specific file types enabled. If you go to https://zoom.us/profile/setting, and scroll to 'Send files via meeting chat' and '

Allow only specified file types' be checked this may be where the file type you're trying to share is 'blocked'. Or 'Send files via meeting chat' is just disabled.

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kmckay83113Author

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I typed a note. Not sure if it posted or not. If so, sorry you got this message twice!

My settings are like this: Send files via meeting chat is turned on. Allow only specified file types is unchecked. Maximu, file size is unchecked.

I cannot send a .exe file currently even with those settings. I have to send any .exe file to a compressed zip file and then transfer the zip file. If I try to simply send the .exe file, I get the message saying the file is blocked.

Is there somethign else I can do so I don't have to zip my .exe files before transferring?