Windows 10: Can’t upload files using file explorer

Discus and support Can’t upload files using file explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I’m trying to upload a file to file.io but whenever I try to select the file in the file explorer that pops up, it literally opens the file instead of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Zatiqe, Aug 26, 2019.

  1. Zatiqe Win User

    Can’t upload files using file explorer


    I’m trying to upload a file to file.io but whenever I try to select the file in the file explorer that pops up, it literally opens the file instead of selecting the file and then uploading it.

    :)
     
    Zatiqe, Aug 26, 2019
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  2. Jelo Sen Win User

    Uploading Image Files dialog box not including JPEG files

    Hello,

    If you have a jpeg 2000 file format it will not work with Internet Explorer due to incompatibility or security reasons.

    We suggests that you try the steps below:

    Method 1: Reset zones to default

    • On Internet explorer > Go to Tools.
    • Click Security > Click on Reset all zones to default level

    Method 2:

    • Go to the website you want to upload the files.
    • Click on Tools drop down.
    • Choose Compatibility View Settings > Then add the website.
    • Refresh the page and try to upload the files again.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Jelo Sen, Aug 26, 2019
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  3. Aquinus Win User
    Increase image file upload size cap

    Okay, first off, people need to learn to calm down. That includes the OP and everyone replying. I would consider this a very legitimate concern he raises and I'll explain why and what I would suggest to fix it to address all the concerns brought up.

    I see three sides to this.
    • OneMoar wants to upload bigger files. Generally speaking, most users are lazy so this is a valid concern from a usability standpoint. While I do believe there should be an upload limit, there should be a separate storage limit.
    • Concern with bandwidth: I suspect that uploading images is a relatively small amount of bandwidth and that serving up said images is much more costly. So that would put emphasis on getting not putting if bandwidth is a concern.
    • Storage, a very real concern because a lot of images adds up quickly which adds a need to efficiently store said images.
    So my suggestion (assuming W1zz wanted to do this out of kindness of his heart,) is this:
    • Increase upload limit to 10-20MB max.
    • Institute a storage limit of 2-5MB max.
    • Use PHP's GD library to convert uploaded images to JPEG or PNG.
      • PNGs tend to look nicer than JPEGs, but use more space. Probably preferable for smaller images or images requiring transparency.
      • JPEG tends to be very flexible when it comes to quality and the amount of compression. PHP's GD lib gives you control over this.
    So long as the image is uploaded in a format GD can read which includes most commonly used formats, it may not be unrealistic to re-store it in a different format. It's also not unrealistic to use GD to scale the image as well.

    I've used GD before and it's relatively easy to use and is relatively quick with respect to performance. I would be willing to write up some examples with respect to how to do it if it were welcomed.

    Side note: I see a watermark, GD might be getting used already so this might not be a stretch if the CPU cycles are there to spare.
     
    Aquinus, Aug 26, 2019
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  4. cereberus Win User

    Can’t upload files using file explorer

    Sorting with File Explorer.


    I tried the method that was complicated (3rd option) but fell over in second step as I could not find any "apply to folder button"'.

    However, the simple put *.* in search bar, then sort results windows by date does the trick. It is slightly cumbersome as I have to do that each time I am selecting files (to upload to sharepoint) but a lot less hassle than I was having to scroll up and down between sorted file block and sorted folder block.

    Many thanks.

    M.
     
    cereberus, Aug 26, 2019
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