Getting file name from FileUpload control - ASP.NET

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I need the full client path of the file on the server side so that I can use a library to get text from the document. It appears that due to security reasons, IE8 replaces the file name with

C:\fakepath\document.doc

Is there a way to get the full path to the file name?

Jace Rhea · Accepted Answer · 2010-02-24 05:06:12Z

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Only if the user enables that setting (disabled by default) in IE8 can you send the full path.

Tools >> Internet Options >> Security tab >> Custom Level (for selected zone) >> Misc section, check Enable for "Include local directory path when uploading files to a server".

edited Feb 24, 2010 at 5:06

answered Feb 24, 2010 at 4:45

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SLaks · Accepted Answer · 2010-02-24 03:57:46Z

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No.

For security reasons, IE will not send the path to the server. There is no way to get it.

You might be able to use Flash, though.

answered Feb 24, 2010 at 3:57

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Jace Rhea Over a year ago

That's not true, there is a way to get it. See my answer.

SLaks Over a year ago

@jacerhea: I meant on the server.

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