Help > Find links to unusual file types

What does this trawl type find?

This configurable trawl type allows you to find any type of link to a file whose name has an unusual extension. This can be used to find links to files which may contain viruses or pirated material etc.

How to use this trawl type

You should make sure this trawl type is switched on. There should be a green tick next to this trawl type in the Trawl for... tab. If there is a red cross instead, click the cross to toggle the trawl type on.

This trawl type allows you to add / remove file extensions which will be flagged as potentially dangerous.

This list can be changed by pressing the Settings link to the right of the trawl type in the Trawl for... tab.

The dialog shows the list of dangerous extensions. These can be added or remove but must be listed one per line.

How to solve the problems found

Even if files with unusual extensions are found they may not be potential dangerous or illegal. It is suggested that you look at each file on a case by case basis. If you do not recognise the filename you might want to consider deleting the link to it.