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3wlink · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 08:07 AM

Hi,
I'm developing a site where user can create a folder(e.g, myfolder), then upload a .zip/.rar/.tar file(like- tems.rar) there and press submit. Then the uploaded .zip/.rar/.tar file will be uncompressed in the 'myfolder'.

Is there anybody who can help me in solving the problem? Desperately need the solution.

Reza
3wlink.com

temi · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 09:28 AM

This is potentially a security nightmare for your server, you actually need to talk to your server hosting company as most servers disable executable files like .zip from running on a web server. I could be wrong so if anyone knows differently I will like to learn how as well.

3wlink · #3 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 09:47 AM

Thanks temi, for your reply. I'll contact my server hosting company.

#4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temi

This is potentially a security nightmare for your server, you actually need to talk to your server hosting company as most servers disable executable files like .zip from running on a web server. I could be wrong so if anyone knows differently I will like to learn how as well.

I think you are right on the money.

inactive_jumpenjuhosaphat · #5 (**permalink**) 03-14-2007, 06:26 AM

I know that there is a way of doing it, I just don't know how. SMF uses a similar script to upload and unpack mods and plug-ins. So far, the script has worked on every server I've ever tried it on. It uses Gzip compression typically, and the unpacking can be done from a browser window.

UK WW ex member · #6 (**permalink**) 03-14-2007, 10:50 AM

I also believe it can be done. I know i uploaded joomla zipped template , certainly joomla needs to unzip the template inside .