Maximum number of POST variables exceeded

[lurch101]

Lately I've been receiving an error of "Maximum number of POST variables exceeded" whenever I try to process a batch of 50 or more orders. Any idea what could be causing this? And any way of knowing if those orders will actually be processed?

[ILoveHostasaurus]

Re: Maximum number of POST variables exceeded

This is being caused by a security feature of our engine software that the PA-DSS process mandated. If you contact our support, they can fix this for you by raising the limit beyond the default, or removing the limit. You can also fix it by editing the mivavm.conf file found in your /cgi-bin directory. Just add a new line with:

maxpostvars=1000

where 1000 is the maximum number; you can experiment with it to find a value that works for what you're trying to do but isn't too large. A zero means no limit.

[lurch101]

Re: Maximum number of POST variables exceeded

I coulnd't find that file so I contacted my ISP. They said this method is for Linux and wanted me to ask for a Windows server solution. Is there an equivalent file?

[ILoveHostasaurus]

Re: Maximum number of POST variables exceeded

For IIS 7 you'll find a value under limits for "maxPostVars" which can be set to the number you want; zero or a great enough value to allow the operation to succeed without going to unlimited. For IIS 6 it's in the configuration tab of IIS manager called Max Variables under options.

[lurch101]

Re: Maximum number of POST variables exceeded

For IIS 7 you'll find a value under limits for "maxPostVars" which can be set to the number you want; zero or a great enough value to allow the operation to succeed without going to unlimited. For IIS 6 it's in the configuration tab of IIS manager called Max Variables under options.

I have no idea what that means, but I'm pretty sure they will. Thanks David.

[Gordon - Phosphor Media]

Re: Maximum number of POST variables exceeded

A Windows host who did not know is one you should run from as fast as possible.