Messenger File Transfer Plus Readme
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Version 1.0 BETA
by RicarDog


Introduction
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The built-in feature in Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger to send files is very limited and does not use the full available bandwidth for the transfer. The File Transfer Plus plugin solves this limitation by providing more functionality and features such as:

- Resume support
- Speed indicator
- Optimal transfer throughput 
- Estimated time left to complete the transfer
- Transfer window independent from conversation window
- Transfer window minimizable to system tray
- Ability to send files in conversations with more than one contact
- Customizable port range and bindable IP address


Installation
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If your system does not recognize the .msi file extension, you must install the Windows Installer in order to run the setup. You can download and install it from the Microsoft website: 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=CEBBACD8-C094-4255-B702-DE3BB768148F

If you get error messages when the plugin is loaded, try to download and install the full package, which includes the VB6 Runtime Library, available at: 
http://paginas.terra.com.br/informatica/ricardoglc/FileTransferPlusFull.msi

Step by Step installation

1) Run FileTransferPlus.msi (small package) or FileTransferPlusFull.msi (full package) to install the plugin;
2) Install it in the MsgPlus plugins directory (for example, C:\Messenger Plus! 3\Plugins);
3) Restart Messenger.


Usage
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To send a file, type /xsendfile and press Enter. Select the file you want to send. If there are more than one contact in the conversation, you will be asked to select the target. The file transfer will begin when the other part accepts it.

To resume the transfer, save the file in the same folder and with the same filename as before, then you will be prompted to Resume, Overwrite or Rename it.


Known Issues and Limitations
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- Both sender and receiver must have the plugin installed, otherwise the transfer will not start. It's recommended also to use the same plugin version on both sides.

- The maximum file size that can be transfered is 2GB. Files larger than 2GB should be split in smaller files.

- The File Transfer Plus will show the sender's IP address and port number in the chat window. Do not send a file if you don't trust someone in the conversation.

- If you use a firewall, you'll have to open at least one port number in the firewall to be able to send files. To enable more than one transfer simultaneously, you have to open more port numbers in the range specified in the plugin options.


Special Thanks
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- Tom, assistant programmer and tester
- Rocky Skywalker, tester
- Lampadinha, tester

Please send your comments to filetransferplus@terra.com.br
