file not found, but I know it's there

[drew10]

I have a file upload page that uploads an image file, resizes it, and saves it.

The error is thrown on this line.

dim myImage as Image = Image.FromFile(File1.PostedFile.FileName)

It shows system.io.filenotfoundexception when it hits that line. If I use the quickwatch window, and copy the value for file1.postedFile.FileName and paste it into the browser, it shows the image.

I know the file exists. Does anyone know what might be causing this?
Thanks,
Drew10

 

[netangel]

Have you checked the ASPNET user permissions on the directory? You probably don't have 'list folder contents' permissions on that directory or in one of the path (parent) directories.

Hope this helps, NetAngel

 

[drew10]

NetAngel,
You were right. My permissions on the folder I was trying to read the file from did not allow me to access the file. This raises another question for me. If I release the web application, will users experience this problem when they try to upload an image?
Thanks again,
drew10

 

[netangel]

Yes, they sure will.

I always reserve a directory for uploads on my apps where I give ASPNET the necessary permissions to upload files. And those permissions are only on THAT folder. This way the code is safe.

I usually use that folder for uploads and file downloads from the database.
NetAngel