Uploading Blocked Files to a SharePoint Server

On a Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2003 system, I tried uploading an exe file to the SharePoint server, but saw the following displayed when I attempted to upload it.

Form Validation Error

Please correct the information you provided by following these steps, then submit the information again:

• The following file(s) have been blocked by the administrator: Downloads/Security/clamwin-0.92-setup.exe

The following steps can be taken to allow the upload of an .exe file. Similar steps can be followed to allow the upload of other blocked files.

1. Click on Start.
2. Select All Programs.
3. Select Administrative Tools.
4. Select SharePoint Central Administration.
5. Under Security Configuration, click on Manage blocked file types.
6. Delete exe from the list and click on OK.

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