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how can i fetch the 1_attdat.log file from the time attendance machine into my local drive ?

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— 's answer is a good starting point if the attendance unit actually exposes 1_attlog.dat as a network share. Before adding code, verify how the device publishes logs: some devices share a file via SMB, others push exports via FTP/HTTP or expose an SDK/API. If it is not a plain network share you will need the vendor's export method or SDK instead of trying to copy a file from a UNC path.

Quick troubleshooting checklist (run these from the machine that will perform the copy):

  • Test access in File Explorer (browse the share) or map it with credentials using net use to see if authentication is needed. See net use usage here: .
  • Use the device IP instead of hostname to rule out DNS/NetBIOS name issues.
  • Confirm both Share and NTFS permissions allow the account you will run the app under. If your app runs as a Windows Service or under LocalSystem it will not have network access — run it under a domain/user account or use explicit credentials.
  • If the device is writing the file while you read it, add a retry/backoff and handle sharing violations (file locked). Some devices provide a “export” button to get a stable copy.

If you want a programmatic .NET approach from VB.NET, use the framework file APIs rather than relying on shell copy. For reference see System.IO.File.Copy in the .NET docs: System.IO.File.Copy — Microsoft Docs. If SMB copying keeps failing, check whether the device requires older SMB versions (which may be disabled on modern Windows) or use the device's FTP/SDK export — those are often more reliable and supported.

If you still get an error, capture the exact exception or the net use output and include it when asking for more help.

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how can i fetch the 1_attlog.dat file from the time attendance machine located on my network into my local drive ?
Thanks.

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Dim objFSO As New FileSystemObject
Dim strSourceFilePath As String
Dim strDestFilePath As String

strSourceFilePath = "\\ComputerName\SharedLocationName\FolderPath\1_attlog.dat"
strDestFilePath = "C:\1_attlog.dat"

objFSO.CopyFile strSourceFilePath, strDestFilePath

Use FileSystemObject and copy the network file using CopyFile method by giving the complete network path of the file:

In the above given code snippet,
ComputerName ----> Name of the computer from which you want to copy the file.
SharedLocationName ----> Shared Folder name on the remote system.
FolderPath ----> Path of the folder in which the file is present.

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