maxRequestLength - Maximum request length exceeded - IIS6 Article

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maxRequestLength - Maximum request length exceeded - IIS6

Describes some problems with IIS6 and upload of large files.

Symptoms

When you try to use the ASPForm object to upload a large file with ASP and IIS6, the file may not be uploaded. This problem occurs because the default value for the maxRequestLength parameter in the <httpRuntime> section of the Machine.config file is 4096 (4 megabytes). As a result, files that are larger than this value are not uploaded by default.

Resolution

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:
  • In the Machine.config file, change the maxRequestLength attribute of the <httpRuntime> configuration section to a larger value. This change affects the whole computer.
  • In the Web.config file, override the value of maxRequestLength for the application. For example, the following entry in Web.config allows files that are less than or equal to 8 megabytes (MB) to be uploaded:
    <httpRuntime maxRequestLength="8192" />
  • Web resources

    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;295626
    http://www.google.com/search?q=maxRequestLength

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