Powerpoint Attachments (Database Error)

[topianno]

Hello,
I am having a problem uploading powerpoint files via vbulletin. I have added the ppt extension to the extension manager. However, whenever I try and upload a powerpoint file the system gives me the following message:

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I have tried turning the options to "Display thumbnail for this type" on and off as well as for the option to open the attachment in a new window. However, I still get an error and it won't let me upload a powerpoint file.

I know it is not an issue of max file size because I have it set to 20 megabytes and the file Im trying to upload is only 2 megabytes.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks!

-Gabe

[Lynne]

When you get the error message, view the page source and you will see the actual databaes message at the bottom of the page. Please post it here so we can see what it is.

[topianno]

Hi Lynne,
The database error message I am getting is listed below. The file I am trying to upload is 3.1 megabytes. I have the maximum byte size for the PPT extension set to 20 megabytes (20971520 bytes). Thank you for your help!

MySQL Error : Got a packet bigger than 'max_allowed_packet' bytes
Error Number : 1153
Request Date : Monday, August 31st 2009 @ 06:26:57 PM
Error Date : Monday, August 31st 2009 @ 06:26:57 PM
Script : http://forum.lapbandsurgery.com/newattachment.php?do=manageattach&p=
Referrer : http://forum.lapbandsurgery.com/newattachment.php?f=81&poststarttime=1251757569&posthash=f6dab6cceb821f528ae8b0d82756b89f
IP Address : 70.95.171.30
Username : admin
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version : 5.0.81-community

[Lynne]

That is a mysql variable and you would have to change it through my.cnf on your server. You will probably have to ask your host for help with this.