get fileupload path from database

Question

hi
how to get the fileupload path from database
like
txtfname.Text = ds.Tables[0].Rows[0]["FirstName"].ToString();
here we get the name from database like how to get the fileupload path in fileupload control

Santhosh Kumar Jayaraman · Answer

you cannot. File upload control is used to give option for user to select a file. Why do you want to show the previous file path when editing. It's not an ASP.Net restriction it's actually how HTML does it. The reason? For security this is a really bad idea as it would give the ability for less than scrupulous individuals to create a form and place a path in an upload that points to files in the OS that could contain cookies documents or other sensitive files.

prathyusha · Answer

actually when i fill the registration form i select the profile picture from fileupload control it inseted successfully. when i want to update that how we can get the old path in fileupload control

Santhosh Kumar Jayaraman · Answer

You want to assign the file name to file upload control file name. Then i would say .net framework dont support. 'System.Web.UI.WebControls.FileUpload.FileName' cannot be assigned to -- it is read only