url2disk
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url2disk is a command line program which you to download files from the internet and save them to disk. The source locations can be either HTTP or FTP servers, and the destination can be a local disk, or a server (for instance: \\server\). This application can be useful when used in a script or batchfile to automate backups.
You can download web pages, images, audio, and any other file located on the web, as long as you know the full address to the file. You can also rename the file as it is stored on the local disk.
The application requires two parameters, the first being the source file. Input the full location of the file, as you would in the address bar of your browser (HTTP and FTP servers supported). The destination parameter can be either a local drive or a shared folder on your network (like: \\server\share). If you enable the optional logging switch (-l) then the program will generate a log of its attempt to download the file, in a log kept in the same directory as the EXE.
Usage:
url2disk.exe
Comments:
Problem
eki - 12/2/2008 8:10:25 PM
I've tried this program on WinXP 32bit and Win2K3 server 64 bit with thew same result:
"Usage:
url2disk.exe -i [URL source file] -o [destination file location] -l
HTTP and FTP protocols supported. Full path and filename
required for destination. "-l" is optional, if used a log file
will be created/appended in the same location as the url2file.exe
Variables can be enclosed in quotes if needed."
I've extracted the file to root of C: , and run the example from this page, with same result...
It's an nice tool if you can make it to work...
eki - 12/2/2008 8:10:25 PM
I've tried this program on WinXP 32bit and Win2K3 server 64 bit with thew same result:
"Usage:
url2disk.exe -i [URL source file] -o [destination file location] -l
HTTP and FTP protocols supported. Full path and filename
required for destination. "-l" is optional, if used a log file
will be created/appended in the same location as the url2file.exe
Variables can be enclosed in quotes if needed."
I've extracted the file to root of C: , and run the example from this page, with same result...
It's an nice tool if you can make it to work...
Answer
Darren - 1/16/2009 12:01:23 PM
What version of windows are you using? This has ben tested on most versions of 32bit windows, and is used in some large companies.
make sure you include the -i and -o in the command, the -l is a lowercase 'L'
If the path you wish to use has any spaces, then put "quotes" around it...
If the exe cannot parse the command it will produce the help text as you have posted above. If you want to email me (darren.dignam@blocsoft.com) the command you are trying to run, I will gladly help.
Darren - 1/16/2009 12:01:23 PM
What version of windows are you using? This has ben tested on most versions of 32bit windows, and is used in some large companies.
make sure you include the -i and -o in the command, the -l is a lowercase 'L'
If the path you wish to use has any spaces, then put "quotes" around it...
If the exe cannot parse the command it will produce the help text as you have posted above. If you want to email me (darren.dignam@blocsoft.com) the command you are trying to run, I will gladly help.
can't get this to work
Brian B - 2/3/2009 11:45:09 AM
I can get it to work until I add the ?format=1 key. Then it does not work. I tried with and without quotes.
url2disk -i ttp://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KROC/2009/1/1/MonthlyHistory.html?format=1" -o c:rianjanuary.csv -l
Brian B - 2/3/2009 11:45:09 AM
I can get it to work until I add the ?format=1 key. Then it does not work. I tried with and without quotes.
url2disk -i ttp://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KROC/2009/1/1/MonthlyHistory.html?format=1" -o c:rianjanuary.csv -l
Answer
Darren - 2/13/2009 3:10:31 PM
You need to adjust the above command, by adding an H to http://.. and removing the " quotation:
C:>url2disk -i http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KROC/2009/1/1/Monthl
yHistory.html?format=1 -o crianjanuary.csv -l
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Blocsoft.com url2disk.exe started:
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Processing Paremeters...
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Source : http://www.wunderground.com/history/airpor
t/KROC/2009/1/1/MonthlyHistory.html?format=1
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Destination : crianjanuary.csv
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Logging Enabled (13-02-2009.url2disk.log)
13/02/2009 : 22:02:05 : File Saved
Also,
When there is a question mark ? in a URL its called a QUERYSTRING it allows scripting. Try putting the URL into your browser with and without the ?format=1 and you will see the script presenting the data differently
Darren - 2/13/2009 3:10:31 PM
You need to adjust the above command, by adding an H to http://.. and removing the " quotation:
C:>url2disk -i http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KROC/2009/1/1/Monthl
yHistory.html?format=1 -o crianjanuary.csv -l
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Blocsoft.com url2disk.exe started:
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Processing Paremeters...
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Source : http://www.wunderground.com/history/airpor
t/KROC/2009/1/1/MonthlyHistory.html?format=1
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Destination : crianjanuary.csv
13/02/2009 : 22:02:03 : Logging Enabled (13-02-2009.url2disk.log)
13/02/2009 : 22:02:05 : File Saved
Also,
When there is a question mark ? in a URL its called a QUERYSTRING it allows scripting. Try putting the URL into your browser with and without the ?format=1 and you will see the script presenting the data differently
Problems with URI
Micky Santomax - 12/24/2009 5:51:26 PM
Hi all, I can't download xml file. I get the following :
url2disk -i http://www.tv.mediaset.it/dati/palinsesto/palinsesto-mondotv.xml -o c:palinsesto/palinsesto.xml
Please help me
Micky Santomax - 12/24/2009 5:51:26 PM
Hi all, I can't download xml file. I get the following :
url2disk -i http://www.tv.mediaset.it/dati/palinsesto/palinsesto-mondotv.xml -o c:palinsesto/palinsesto.xml
Please help me
Will it work with https://?
Larisa - 1/21/2010 1:05:29 PM
Larisa - 1/21/2010 1:05:29 PM
https://
Darren - 2/23/2010 10:27:53 AM
Yes, this program works with https://
Just make sure that the address of the file is correct, and can be viewed on a browser. If the resource requires authentication, you may have a problem.
Darren - 2/23/2010 10:27:53 AM
Yes, this program works with https://
Just make sure that the address of the file is correct, and can be viewed on a browser. If the resource requires authentication, you may have a problem.
Answer for URI Problem
Darren - 3/15/2010 8:57:03 AM
Hi Micky,
It seems that the output part of the command is wrong. on windows try the following:
c:\palinsesto\palinsesto.xml and see if that helps.
Darren - 3/15/2010 8:57:03 AM
Hi Micky,
It seems that the output part of the command is wrong. on windows try the following:
c:\palinsesto\palinsesto.xml and see if that helps.
No log file generating
Barry - 4/13/2010 12:30:20 PM
WinXP SP3 corporate system, all files/folders able to be viewed, but no log being generated even though it process it in the command prompt. otherwise, took a little testing to get it to work as it should,better documentation of the simple command structure would be appreciated in future versions or with /?help command.
Barry - 4/13/2010 12:30:20 PM
WinXP SP3 corporate system, all files/folders able to be viewed, but no log being generated even though it process it in the command prompt. otherwise, took a little testing to get it to work as it should,better documentation of the simple command structure would be appreciated in future versions or with /?help command.
Cache problem
Michal - 7/13/2010 1:08:25 AM
Downloading works great but is there any way to disable storing files 2x times (temporary internet files) or deleting specified temporary file after its normal saving?
If it isn't normal behavior how can i disable it?
Thanks
Michal - 7/13/2010 1:08:25 AM
Downloading works great but is there any way to disable storing files 2x times (temporary internet files) or deleting specified temporary file after its normal saving?
If it isn't normal behavior how can i disable it?
Thanks
Anon - 6/4/2008 10:37:41 AM