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i have a file upload control. Please how do i specify a file size and file tyoe to be uploaded. Its very urgent

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That happens by itself, why do you want to specify the file size. The control takes care of the same.

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That happens by itself, why do you want to specify the file size. The control takes care of the same.

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You have to specify file size so the user does not try to ulpoad a file larger than what the file-Upload control can handle. Besides, it helps in memory management of your server

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>how do i specify a file size

Use FileUpload1.FileBytes.Length property

> file tyoe to be uploaded.

Have a look at FileUpload1.PostedFile.ContentType

if(FileUpload1.PostedFile.ContentType=="image/jpg")
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adatapost, thanks a lot but am sure you meant:

if (fileUpload1.PostedFile.ContentType==""image/JPEG") Then 
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