Hi. I clicked on that button, couple times, and other pages spawned. Spam type pages. I'm Using latest chrome and android 7.1.1. File doesn't download. I think a better storage site would be ge.tt :)
(12-23-2017 08:16 AM)JohnMajors Wrote: [ -> ]I can''t figure out how todownload from solid.
Maxreps anyway
The link still works fine. I'm not sure what you're seeing but I'm using Firefox and there is "download" link box right smack-dab in the middle of the page.
I really don't know how I can make it any more simple.
Firstly, @Tesla: Max reps for a great share. Thank you!
@JohnMajors and DandyDuck: As Tesla said, there's a blue download button on the Solidfiles site.
If you're not seeing that, there may be something wrong with your browser.
If you're getting virus or other threat messages, just close the pestering window but keep the Solidfiles window open. Try again and this time it should work. In my experience, you just close the extra window(s) and all's good to go. This works with most of the multi-mirror sites you find like Zippy and Solidfiles, etc.
Solidfiles can be a real bi*ch to work with and if you're not careful, you could pick up something nasty.
I try to use Mediafire and Ge.tt but most times, I use stand-alone Zippy because it's easier. Zippy seems more 'iffy' when used within a multi-mirror.
I agree with Tesla, it's a LOT of work to upload to Mega ... especially for larger files. Yet people always ask for 'em because it's easier... for THEM!
We never want our shares to harm anyone's computer ... which is why we SHOULD include a Virus Total link every time we post a share. I wish more people would do that.
In the event some of you still can't download from Solidfiles, I'm adding two mirror links here:
Thanks for your additional work on this thread. In the future I'll look at Mediafire and Ge.tt as well.
The main reason I used Solidfiles is longevity. In digging up old posts I'm finding that many times Solidfiles links are the only ones left that work.
I understand your desire to see VirusTotal info but I question how that protects people.
Maybe I'm missing something but if a person wanted to be malicious couldn't they just upload an infected file to share, do a VT scan with a clean version of the file of the same name and post the clean file VT info?
@Tesla: It's not my desire for people to provide a virus scan ... I thought it was protocol for posting, per forum rules.
Virus Total says that when YOU posted the original share, it was clean. That's all. But that goes a long, long way in protecting your reputation and building trust. Something that (seemingly) has gone the way of the dinosaur.
Sure, someone with an agenda could always do what you point to ... deceive downloaders by posting a clean VT link then uploading a malicious version of the file after the fact. Which is why people are encouraged to do their own virus check for any file they download...especially from a B-H site or someplace unfamiliar to them. Just because a VT scan link is provided, it doesn't mean you can't do another virus check.
Upon running an independent virus check, they will THEN catch that malicious file that was "sneaked" in. Furthermore, they may come back to the forum to warn others and if they complain to the Moderators, and it happens more than a few times, that sharer could be banned.
I use Avast as my anti-virus program and as a file is downloading, if there is something suspicious, it triggers a warning and stops downloading. I will have to go into the control panel and make an exception to continue downloading it. So, again, in your example, anyone with a anti-virus program worth a hoot will STILL be warned about a faked file.
Let me share an example about the dangers of not posting a virus scan...
Not long ago, there was a share in the Copywriting section of the forum and the poster did not provide a virus scan. After I downloaded the file (it downloaded with no warning from my A-V program by the way!) I was surprised to find a TON of .exe files there instead of the usual PDFs or videos I had come to expect. I wondered what kind of copywriting course would have executable files so I uploaded to Virus Total and found more than 40 suspicious files! Many were actually viruses. A few of us reacted on the thread; a couple of us contacted the Mods; I contacted the OP and the thread was shut down.
Now, was the OP responsible? Let me say I don't believe for a moment it was done intentionally. When we communicated, I understand she just did not know how to provide a VT link. So, what happened? Maybe she picked up the file elsewhere and wanted to share it here.
There's a real danger to doing that! It wasn't her intention to infect people's computers with a file that passed many A-V programs but still harbored nearly 4 dozen viruses ... but perhaps it WAS the intent of the person who originally shared the file.
Ultimately, she became responsible because it was her share.
I try to provide a VT scan (URL link AND data) but sometimes a file is too large (over 128 MB) and then I explain why I'm not providing a scan and recommend that people scan the individual files inside the rar or zipped archive using either VT or their computer's A-V program.
But not taking every actionable step is like leaving your house to go to work but not closing the front door behind you. You can't be too surprised upon your return if your home is ransacked with valuables missing.
Still, I see a lot of people providing very little detail about the files they share here.
*** No virus scan (to show people that the file is safe to download)
*** No sales page link (so people will get an idea if they even want or need the share)
*** No indication about the source of the file (snatching-and-grabbing from a less reputable B-H site can be quite dangerous)
Again, I thought a virus scan was required here as well as on other B-H sites ... even when sharing basic PDF files.
(12-25-2017 03:24 AM)layna61524 Wrote: [ -> ]@Tesla: It's not my desire for people to provide a virus scan ... I thought it was protocol for posting, per forum rules.
Virus Total says that when YOU posted the original share, it was clean. That's all. But that goes a long, long way in protecting your reputation and building trust. Something that (seemingly) has gone the way of the dinosaur.
Sure, someone with an agenda could always do what you point to ... deceive downloaders by posting a clean VT link then uploading a malicious version of the file after the fact. Which is why people are encouraged to do their own virus check for any file they download...especially from a B-H site or someplace unfamiliar to them. Just because a VT scan link is provided, it doesn't mean you can't do another virus check.
Upon running an independent virus check, they will THEN catch that malicious file that was "sneaked" in. Furthermore, they may come back to the forum to warn others and if they complain to the Moderators, and it happens more than a few times, that sharer could be banned.
I use Avast as my anti-virus program and as a file is downloading, if there is something suspicious, it triggers a warning and stops downloading. I will have to go into the control panel and make an exception to continue downloading it. So, again, in your example, anyone with a anti-virus program worth a hoot will STILL be warned about a faked file.
Let me share an example about the dangers of not posting a virus scan...
Not long ago, there was a share in the Copywriting section of the forum and the poster did not provide a virus scan. After I downloaded the file (it downloaded with no warning from my A-V program by the way!) I was surprised to find a TON of .exe files there instead of the usual PDFs or videos I had come to expect. I wondered what kind of copywriting course would have executable files so I uploaded to Virus Total and found more than 40 suspicious files! Many were actually viruses. A few of us reacted on the thread; a couple of us contacted the Mods; I contacted the OP and the thread was shut down.
Now, was the OP responsible? Let me say I don't believe for a moment it was done intentionally. When we communicated, I understand she just did not know how to provide a VT link. So, what happened? Maybe she picked up the file elsewhere and wanted to share it here.
There's a real danger to doing that! It wasn't her intention to infect people's computers with a file that passed many A-V programs but still harbored nearly 4 dozen viruses ... but perhaps it WAS the intent of the person who originally shared the file.
Ultimately, she became responsible because it was her share.
I try to provide a VT scan (URL link AND data) but sometimes a file is too large (over 128 MB) and then I explain why I'm not providing a scan and recommend that people scan the individual files inside the rar or zipped archive using either VT or their computer's A-V program.
But not taking every actionable step is like leaving your house to go to work but not closing the front door behind you. You can't be too surprised upon your return if your home is ransacked with valuables missing.
Still, I see a lot of people providing very little detail about the files they share here.
*** No virus scan (to show people that the file is safe to download)
*** No sales page link (so people will get an idea if they even want or need the share)
*** No indication about the source of the file (snatching-and-grabbing from a less reputable B-H site can be quite dangerous)
Again, I thought a virus scan was required here as well as on other B-H sites ... even when sharing basic PDF files.
Layna61524
Thanks again for your participation and pointing out things I was not aware of.
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for share. +Reps Added