-Auto Accept Files- APPLE?

What is Apple's problem? We need Auto Accept files transfers.
I don't see a problem with this. What is the the concern? All they have to do is set up a security policy. In such a policy a user sets a list of people ONLY in their list for us to auto accept and block anyone NOT in the list from being able to automatically send anything.
For the seriously paranoid, a user could always create a 250meg DMG image, mount it and set as the Location for iChat downloaded files to be saved to.
So here are very simple and easy solutions for every argument i have read.

Does me good to have a rant too but suggest it here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ichat.html
Maybe someone here knows an AppleScript meanwhile:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=724

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How can I auto accept file transfers in Messages?

There used to be a setting to enable an auto-accept of file transfers in Messages.app (desktop version). This looks to be gone in Mavericks. I use Messages for work and need the ability to just auto accept files that my team sends me via IM. Thanks.

Hi,
That is because it is only now linked to the Messages Received option in the section at the top.
The actual Script (Messages app Right click > Show Packages Contents > Contents/Resources/Scripts) still contains the info to Auto Accept any invite.
The new script contains some lines to prevent errors.
You would probably need to extract the bits you needed and run the AppleScript all the time.
i.e. someone has changed the Script for Messages 8 but has not allowed the same access to the Script by the app for the things it is supposed to do.
If enough people complain or give Feedback hopefully the Alerts pane will come back
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ichat.html
I use this page as Messages is built on the iChat Engine.
The page has never been brilliant at keeping up to date (it does not even list iChat 6 for Lion) so put you specs in the free text area.
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Auto-Accept File Transfer from only one person?

I know about the AppleScript that allows auto-accept of a file transfer in iChat but is there a way to specify which buddies in the list it works with?
For example I just want auto-accept from one person in my buddy list and no one else. Is there a way to specify this?
Thanks.

Hi,
Chax
This has amongst various features the ability to Set Auto Accepts to specific Buddies.
It adds a Preference Pane to the iChat Preferences and it is set there.
7:43 PM Friday; December 10, 2010
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IChat 4.0.2: Auto accept incoming file transfers?

It is possible to auto-accept files recieved from AIM buddies so I don't have to accept every file?

Try installing Chax.
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Ichat auto accept for file transfer? way to combine buddy lists?

1) on the new leopard ichat, is there an auto-accept mode for file transfers so that anyone on my buddy list can automatically send me files?
2) i have a google chat and aim accounts running. they run on separate buddy lists. is there a way to combine them to only have one buddy list window?

You can actually. Go to iChat > Preferences > Alerts, select "Incoming File Transfers" from the pull-down menu, check "Run AppleScript", select "Auto Accept.applescript". Your file transfers will be accepted by default

Auto accept a file transfer?

I used to set a setting that would allow you to send one file via iChat from one computer to another - and have them automatically accept a file - without having to each time go click accept.
But I can't find that preference now. Anyone know how to do it?
I the computers in our office, I'd like to send files between them from time to time - and have the files automatically be accepted on the "sendee" without someone actually having to run over to it and "accept" the file.
Help!
Thanks,
Larry

Hi,
Yes iChat does come with several AppleScripts in iChat 4 and 5 that can Auto Accept.
The AppleScript is written in a way that allows for all the options except for Screen Share to be Auto Accepted and it is based on If statements and the Alerts settings which part then runs.
The default scripts are held in Hard Drive/Library/Scripts/iChat and contains the Auto Decline, Auto Accept and the iTunes Remote Control
Chax an iChat Add-On does add several functions.
One of which is to allow Auto Accepts but also allow them to be only from certain Buddies.
One of the other things it does is group different Buddy Lists together (you set the option in the added on Preference pane in iChat Preferences then use the Window menu to turn On an integrated Buddy list and turn Off (hide) the others).
Larger Files do seem to do better if zipped.
6:59 PM Saturday; September 18, 2010
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I updated my ipad to ios 5, however, the software wiped my ipad clean and it won't put the backup files onto the ipad and also won't accept my apple id. What shall I do?

I updated my iPad to ios 5, and it updated it to ios 5, however- it at the same time- wiped my iPad clean and it won't sync to my computer to get the old apps and music back. Also, none of my iDevices accepted my apple id which I have used for years and I have had to make another one.

If the problem persists after you reboot as suggested by Ralph:
Trouble connecting usually means interference, or another WiFi on the same channel.
If you have any cordless phones, keyboards, or cameras, check what frequency they use.
From a MAC or Windows machine you can see what channel each of the available networks are using. Make sure your network is on a channel nobody else nearby is also using.

Firefox has suddenly gone wrong. I was successfully running both Firefox and Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7. I auto-accept upgrades including the most recent Firefox upgrade and the suggested upgrade to Adobe Flash 10.1. But after this, Firefox stopped

Firefox has suddenly gone wrong. I was successfully running both Firefox and Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7. My laptop is new and has plenty of RAM and HDD. I auto-accept upgrades including the most recent Firefox upgrade and the suggested upgrade to Adobe Flash 10.1. But after this, Firefox stopped working and does not work when I re-load Firefox 3.6. Also IE8 now works very slowly and does not locate major websites like Microsoft without a 'can't find the website message' and having to pressing Return a second time. When I do get to the Mozilla website and click on the button to try to download Firefox 3.6.6, I get this message "Oops! Internet Explorer could not find mozilla3.snt.utwente.nl". Can you help with what has gone wrong? As it stands, I can't use Firefox at all. Note: because Firefox did not work after the upgrade, I've downloaded the IE8 version of the Adobe Flash 10.1. What I really want is to be able to use both Firefox and IE8. But is this possible if they use different versions of Adobe Flash?
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== About 2-3 days ago ==
== User Agent ==
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 6.1; Trident/4.0; GTB6.5; SLCC2; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729; Media Center PC 6.0; Tablet PC 2.0; .NET4.0C)

I have been having the same problem as the original poster. After upgrading to Ffx 3.6.6, the program asks you to upgrade to Flash Player Plugin 10.1. I download and installed 10.1 only to find videos weren't loading.
In my case, the problem is the previous installation of Flash Player (9.0.47) was somehow messing things up. To fix this, because I already had Flash plugin 10.1 installed I had to uninstall 10.1 using the uninstaller from adobe and then manually remove any files related the old flash player plugin 9.0.47
Here is a run-down of my process:
0. To check if you have a previous installation of the Flash Plugin lurking around, in Firefox go to Tools -> Add-ons -> Plugins (tab). At this point you may seen both Flash plugins.
1. Proceed to uninstall Flash Plugin 10.1. Adobe provides an uninstaller here: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html
( you have to make sure you have nothing running when you execute the installer).
2. On my Mac (sorry I don't know what it is in Windows) I searched the hard drive for any files/folders with "Shockwave". I found a folder called "Shockwave 10". It wasn't removed by Adobe's uninstaller. For safety I deleted it and then emptied the trash.
3. I then went to My HD -> Library -> Internet Plugins.
Remove the file and folder named "Flash player.old"
4. Restarted; ran the Adobe Flash Player 10.1 installer. Restarted again.
5. Opened up ffx and double checked the plugins list (see step 1). Version 10.1 is installed and available. Went to problem sites to test it out and Success!
Hope this helps.

How can you auto-accept Video Calls in Messages.app

In Ichat there used to be a way to select a user and under "alerts" (which is no longer a perference option in messages) choose to auto-accept video calls from that person.
Is there a way to set up Messages to auto acccept video calls? It was great for when I wanted to check in on my puppy.
Thanks!

HI,
In the normal setting of Messages this is no longer possible.
I would use here to ask for the feature back
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ichat.html
The page was never very good at keeping up to date with iChat version numbers so type your specs into the Free Text area.
It might be possible to copy the AppleScript that did this and make a copy and remove the non Video bits and use it from the Dock.
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Auto accept script reports -1708 error on startup

Hey everyone,
I was just wondering if I was the only one experiencing a -1708 error when using the Auto accept apple script. I'm tired of always accepting chat invitations / messages, so I turned on the script. Now it's reporting a -1708 error. I tried to open the script and delete everything exept the message portion to see if it made a differnce, but nothing. I saw on a other thread to turn iChat in 32bit mode, but I don't have that option in my Get Info window.
Can anybody help this is very frustrating!
Thnaks !

Hi,
The wording looks right.
Is the Alerts section set like this "
I have selected the Auto Response AppleScript.
You appear to have a stripped down version.
The Original Poster in the other thread had not got this bit correct.
I have one set for Video Started
When I changed my Status message After it had been set by the AppleScript I got the Error message on trying to run another AppleScript on Chat End to reset the Status Message.
There may be other causes but this was what I found so far on a Search
10:05 PM Thursday; October 1, 2009
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Why does it say "doesn't accept file transfers"?

when I try to send a file over ichat I keep getting the message that "ichat doesn't accept file transfers" What am I doing wrong?

HI,
It can depend on which Jabber server you are using and what has been enabled on that particular Server.
That's one possible.
Another is that the Applications at the other end is not set up to accept File Transfers, such as someone logged in to AIM Express in a web browser will have limited abilities.
Finally, AIM file transfers are on a different port and or internet protocol and this port (and or the Protocol) may not be allowed though your Mac settings in.
Lets start with the last.
AIM Logins in version up to and including version 5 are on port 5190 by default using the TCP Protocol.
We (The regular posters) have been suggesting using port 443 for this for a long time. Now iChat 6 and Messages in Mountain Lion actually use port 443.
File Transfers on on Port 5190 but use the UDP Protocol.
It always uses this and this cannot be changed.
In the Mac Firewall in some versions of the OS UDP traffic can be blocked.
Check the Advanced Button settings.
Of course the port has to be opened in the modem (if it routes) or your router.
In some cases such as the Port Forwarding method you can have models that specify Protocol as well as ports. Opneing it for 5190 and TCP can block it being opened for 5190 and UDP.
If you are using UPnP (Or Apple's Port Mapping Protocol) you should not have problems.
With the second option above you can pull down the Video Menu and open Connection Doctor.
This will tell you your Capabilities.
In a Buddy List highlight a Buddy.
Use the CMD and i keys together (Get Info)
The Capabilities tab in here will tell you whether the Buddy has the abilities to File Transfer.
The first option I suggested can only really be checked using a Third Party Jabber app such as Psi
Basically after you set up an Account in Psi you can access an option called Service Discovery that iChat (and Messages in Mountain Lion) does not do.
This will tell you if the server is set up for File Transfers or Group chats plus things called Transports.
With some servers you will need to (sub) register for the Services you also want to be active.
Using this method to view Google's GoogleTalk server tells you nothing about the Services they have active.
As you may have worked out you may need to check out the server's ability if you are using a Jabber servers even if the symptom looks more like reason two.
12:01 PM Saturday; December 1, 2012
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HELP: Flash Drive accepts files when I run them files corrupted

So I have my flash drive partitioned in the Master Boot Record because in all other forms it will not appear on my computer. However, when it is partitioned like this, it will appear to accept files when I transfer them, but when I run them I receive a files corrupted message or error-43.
I understand the Master Boot record is intended for windows, but when I partition the drive in GPT or Apple Partition Map the drive is inaccessible on my computer completely. I do not care about being able to transfer files to a PC, I just want to use my flash drive back-up and save files too. If anyone knows how I could do this I would really appreciate it.
I searched the forums and could not find anything that has worked for me so if someone knows where it is I would appreciate a link, or if you know how to do it, I would appreciate the advice!
Thanks

thebigwillyp wrote:
I know my flash drive worked on a mac because it worked months ago, it just will not now for some reason.
Nearly everything that stops working used to work at some point. If you cannot format the drive on either a Mac (why not go back to that Mac it worked on "months ago?") or a PC, then for all practical purposes it's dead. Return if under warranty, or get a new one.

Auto accept script error

Any idea why ichat 5 gives me an error on the auto accept script every time I run it ? I want to leave the auto accept on permanently but its not letting me.

Click on the App in Applications.
Do a Get Info from the File Menu of the Finder (or the keystrokes listed)
If you have a Core 2 Duo Processor it will offer the option so start in 32 Bit mode.
10:50 PM Tuesday; September 22, 2009

Messages cannot accept file transfers

Communicating just fine between two computers on Messages, but one of the computers gets an error message when we try to attach a small picture of any kind. It says that the intended recipient cannot accept file transfers, yet the other user can send them to that user just fine. Both computers in the same room on the same wifi network (doing that to test, not to avoid talking to each other in the same room!)
The computer that is getting the error message can't send to other users either. Same error message, so it's not just one recipient that "cannot accept file transfers", which makes me feel that it's an issue with the sending computer.

Hi,
In the Window Menu use the File Transfer option to display the File Transfer Window.
Does this give any further Info ?
What sort of Account is this chat taking place on ?
AIM, Bonjour, iMessages or Jabber.
Not all Jabber servers allow File Transfers.
AIM Transfers need port 5190 on the UDP protocol to be Open. (preferably your router should be using UPnP to allow two computers to use the same ports)
If iMessages open the Activity Monitor in Applications/Utilities
Does this list URLFileTransferAgent ? (It should not - and the File transfer window probably says "waiting")
Does it list IMFileTransferAgent ?
This is used by AIM and Jabber transfers.
If either are present highlight them and then use the Quit Option top left and confirm Force Quit.
From the way you post the details I am thinking it is more likely to be an AIM transfer you are talking about.
If this is the case then try a PRAM reset.
Shut down the computer.
Restart it holding down Apple/CMD ( or ⌘)+ALT( ⌥)+P+R Keys until you have heard three Start Up Bongs.
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Auto Accept Instant Messages

Is there a way to auto accept instant messages from people? Even ones on my buddy list? I'm getting tired of always having to press accept in order to see more than one line of text

Hi Swedesign,
Welcome to the Apple Discussions
Or here http://www.ksuther.com/weblog/
(the other worked when I grabbed the URL)
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