Cant send files

Question

when on ichat i cant share or send files to others why?
  Mac OS X (10.4.7)   MacBook intel Core Duo,Power Mac G5 Quad

Answer 1

Hello L A R E !
Sending files without zipping them first works for me.
What methods are you trying? There are several ways to send a file. In my testing with other iChat users, the most common technique to try first seems to be to drop a file into the text entry line in an iChat IM (text) window and then pressing the <<i>return> key. Occasionally that method fails.
When the text entry line method fails, try the methods recommended in your Mac's iChat > Help. I find that when dragging to the text input line fails, usually using the iChat > Buddies > Send File... method will not work either, but it does no harm to try.
When the menu command method fails, if you have an open video or audio chat window with the buddy to whom you want to send the file, you can drag the file and drop it in the open video or audio window. Note that iChat pauses AV transmission during file transfer to make the process faster.
Alternatively, try dragging the file and dropping it on the name in your Buddy List of the chat buddy to whom you want to send the file.
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Also consider that the problem may be at the receiving end of the file transfer. Does the problem occur with everyone, or only with a few of your buddies. If file transfer fails only with some of your contacts, ask them to be certain that they are clicking on the files to receive them. If those few buddies receive no indication that you are attempting to transfer files, ask them if they can receive files from anybody. Perhaps the problem lies within their systems.
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If none of those suggestions help you, consider possible issues within your system. Your system info shows that you are still using 10.4.7. Consider applying the 10.4.9 Combo Updater using the following method:- Backup your Home Folder, or at least, your important files.
- Repair permissions.
- Then download and apply the appropriate combo updater for your Mac:
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (iNtel) or
Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (PPC)
- Finish with another Permissions Repair, and then try sending a file again.Users have reported fixes to a variety of audio, video, connectivity, and software conflicts and unreliability issues after properly applying Combo Updates.
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If your Mac checks out, your internet connection may be causing problems.
Do you have anything other than your computer (for example, VOIP, game, etc., that use the internet) connected to your internet connection? If so, disconnect everything except your compute, and try sending a file again. If it works with everything disconnected, you can try connecting one device at a time to test for which device is the source of your problem.
Alternatively, I note from your system info that you have two Macs. Do you use a router to create a LAN at your location? If you cannot transfer files from either Mac, your router may be the problem. Disconnect your router, connect your Mac directly to your modem via ethernet cable, and try again.
If your problem goes away whenever the router is disconnected, add the router back and test again. Try this test two or three times. If the problem returns every time the router is connected, your router is causing the problem. If you have another router (or can borrow one) you can test whether any router will work with your system.
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If the above suggestions do not resolve your problem, post back all available details about your system, internet connection, and testing results. We will try to offer more specific suggestions based on your response.
Jim
  Mac OS X (10.4.9)    G5 DP 1.8  External iSight