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Understanding HyperTerminal file transfers

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Understanding HyperTerminal file transfers

You can use HyperTerminal to send and receive text and data files to a remote computer. The status of the transfer is displayed in the HyperTerminal window during the transfer. You can also capture the status of a transferred file and send the information directly to a printer. For more information, see Save incoming data to a text file.

You can use Send File to send data files as described in Send a file to a remote computer. You can send text files as an alternative to keyboard input using Send Text File. This is useful, for example, when you need to send a string of keyboard input to a remote computer for troubleshooting purposes, or need to send a lengthy keyboard input string as part of a connection sequence to a remote computer or router.

For information on receiving a file, see Receive a file from a remote computer.

Be aware that you cannot change the size of the HyperTerminal window to view more or less text than what is currently displayed.