Send .EXE files with Gmail
Are you tired of Gmail refusing to send your executable files?! Gmail blocks you from sending .EXE files for your own protection, however there are times when you still really want to send a file you know you can trust. For example, there have been many times when I wanted to email myself my homework but could not because the program I created was a .EXE. This can be a real nuisance!
The good news is that there is a really easy way around this problem. Since Google checks for the .exe file extension, simply change the extension and you will be able to send the executable file!
For example, if you wanted to email a cool game like BattleCity Classic to a friend, rather than send BattleCityClassic.exe, rename the file to BattleCityClassic.exe.txt and send that. Be sure to leave a note in the email letting your friend know to remove the .txt extension once they receive the file.
Yes, sending an executable file is that easy. Just rename if before you send it, and then have the receiver rename it back to the original name!
Why did I add .txt to the end of the file name? In the above example I re-named BattleCityClassic.exe to BattleCityClassic.exe.txt. When you do this, you will probably receive a message asking if you are sure you want to change the extension for the file. Definitely say yes! That is the whole point! By adding .txt to the end of the file, when you then attach the file to email it, Gmail will think you are sending a text file not an executable file and will therefore allow it to go through.
If you found this Gmail tip useful you may also be interested in finding out how to manage all your email accounts with Gmail.
February 8th, 2009 at 9:39 am
It sounds like you’re creating problems yourself by trying to solve this issue instead of looking at why their is a problem in the first place.
October 30th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
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