WebDAV errors with files smaller than 4GB on Windows

Windows limit the file size of 4GB for WebDAV transfers.
If you are having issues with files smaller than 4GB a small change on the Registry Editor should be made.

  • Search for "regedit" in the Start menu and open it. (allow the app to make changes to your device) file-nD3Yn9648R.png
  • Locate and click the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebClient\Parameters paste the direction on the navigation bar file-nD3Yn9648R.png
  • Select FileSizeLimitInBytes , right click and select Modify.
  • In the Value data box, enter 4294967295 and then click OK. (Base should be selected asDecimal) This sets the maximum you can download from the WebDAV to 4 GB at one time, where 4 GB is the maximum value supported by Windows OS. file-nD3Yn9648R.png
  • Default Windows value file-nD3Yn9648R.png 4GB value file-nD3Yn9648R.png
  • Exit Registry EditorSearch services on the Start menu and open it.  file-nD3Yn9648R.png
  • Right click on WebClient and select Restart. file-nD3Yn9648R.png

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