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SharePoint Error: Length allowed by the Web administrator.

Where is the web.config file located to change the size of the files uploaed? I have a SharePoint site and tried to upload a large file. I received this error:

The form submission cannot be processed because it exceeded the maximum length allowed by the Web administrator. Please resubmit the form with less data.

I see this article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822059 and it says to look in the web.config file to change the setting. Where is the file located on the server?

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Magnuz

8/22/2022 - Mon
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In regards to the original question regarding where to find the web.config file, you can find it here (link to blog below)... Note to do an IISRESET after any changes, to see them take effect.
http://blog.brainlitter.com/archive/2009/02/25/how-to-locate-your-sharepoint-web-config-file.aspx 
Magnuz

For allowing upload of BIG files you also need to set a value for executionTimeout in the following web.configs:

In the web applicationens as above

AND

in the web.config at c:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web server extensions\12\TEMPLATE\LAYOUTS

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