I'm assuming that on 3.8.x this still works fine with Downloads II Create Thread and Downloads II Upload Rules add-ons?

Jelle, can you confirm which files we have to upload or is it all?

I've made some changes to the hack that's why by editing some of the files.

Normally they should. Though the rules add-on isn't an official one.

Search for "actionhash" in downloads.php and the product XML for the CSRF changes, which are the biggest deal. I suggest you to use a diff compare tool (like WinMerge), so you can compare the code of both versions easily.

is there any way to override server side parameters with the stupid rule of maximum 2mb

i tried several times to edit .htaccess

i even talked to the hosting company said" we are offering hosting services not file uploading one so rules are not to be changed"

Any help ?

Maybe you should search this tread a bit next time. This question and kindlike already passed numerous times. A mistake that newbies often make. But people don't like to answer the same thing over and over again.;)

If it does not work with a .htaccess file, try it with a php.ini file with the correct settings in your public_html directory.
If that does not work, you have to ask your hoster and it seems your hoster does not want to cooperate, in that case it's end of story, or change hosting company ofcourse.:)

If we are upgrading and I upload the new files, will I lose all my settings for my current download section? And have to re add everything?

hello RS
as soon as i upgraded, the following error is occurring:

Warning: fetch_template() calls should be replaced by the vB_Template class. Template name: downloads_navbar_button in [path]/includes/functions.php on line 3957

any cluie how to remove it?

@brettxw: No ofcourse not, assuming you wil do the right procedure when uploading.
Upload all files to their correct contents, overwriting the old ones.
The import the product and set "overwrite" to "yes". Then all will be upgraded fine and your settings will not be changed.

and maybe you should actually read my post next time

if you have read it you would have understood that i already did all of these options even talked to the hosting company

Maybe you should actually read your own post again. You did not mention you already searched this thread. And if you did, you should have found the answer because it is in there several times.

Don't be annoyed, but try to learn (also about what the meaning of smileys is). If I wanted to make a snear at you, I would not have also answered your question like I did.