How do I send someone a large file?

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I really like http://drop.io It's fast, simple and best of all, FREE (not to mention ALL THE EXTRA OPTIONS FREE as well!).

http://www.groovypost.com

I've been using www.mailbigfile.com for some time now and I'm happy with it. Files up to 100 MB are free. For $ 20,- you get 2MB size per file, history and e-mail alerts when your file is downloaded.

Nice post. You should try 2Large2Email because a) it's very easy to use and b) secure. The other good thing is that it simply sends a link to the recipient to download the file. And @Ravi: with 2Large2Email you don't have to worry about the company spamming you (or the recipient). These guys have a really strict policy on personal information so you won't have an inbox filled with rubbish.

Of course, there are free accounts so you can send files up to 100Mb in just minutes. Check it out!

As a last resort, you can always do it the Old-Fashioned Way (almost): 1. Save the file to a CD-ROM 2. stick that CD-ROM into one of those CD Mailer envelopes 3. scribble your friend's address onto it (and preferably your own "Return" address as well) 4. plaster a First-Class postage stamp on it 5. seal it, and (finally) 6. shove the whole schmeer into Ye Olde Publick Mailbox (by which I mean the physical kind that sits on your street corner).

Believe it or not (probably not), that'll actually WORK!!! :)

I still have a Windows XP SP2 in my PC but most of tips are more related to Windows Vista. How can I do do continue receiving also tips for XP SP@?

I use a simple method for sending files of unlimited size. (I have transferred files of more than 10 gigabytes.)
Method: Think up a ridiculous name for your file something along the lines of "hxvshdnfmgkhiyut". Send an email to your recipient giving the unique file name.
Using one of the P2P programmes available (I use limewire for preference) save your file into your "shared files" folder and leave the programme running in the background until your recipient sends back an email to advise receipt.
Using the stupid unique filename ensures that no-one else will pick up the file accidentally.
This is only recommended if you both have broadband.

An easy and hassle free way to send someone a large file is using 2large2email (http://www.2large2email.com/). You can give their free service a try.

With new hotmail I am UNABLE to attach photos from my storage by pressing "Attach File". The instructions read press "Upload Now" I think but there is NO SUCH BUTTON on my screen. How do I do it with our NEW hotmail? Many thanks!

Another option is File Apartment (http://www.fileapartment.com):
- Up to 1 GB
- Easy to use
- No software to download or registration required
- Free, safe, and secure

My sister and I visit all the time using Windows Live Messenger so that we can see each other. Recently I sent her a 920MB file containing a photoshow with music, while we were talking, and it went through just fine. It took about 20 minutes but when she opened it it was all there.

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