Uploading Files To SQL Database

I was following an example from the book "ASP.net unleashed" in Chapter 14, where it describes how to upload a file directly into the database.

I got it to insert the file into my database as described, and with changes created a master and detail form to select the file and display it.. (which I assume had worked).

Except, when attempting to access the file it gives two different errors. For a ppt file it gives:




The XML page cannot be displayed

Cannot view XML input using style sheet. Please correct the error and then click the Refresh button, or try again later.



An invalid character was found in text content. Error processing resource 'http://localhost:3870/SeminarOrganiser/view_file...




and for a simple txt file:




The XML page cannot be displayed

Cannot view XML input using style sheet. Please correct the error and then click the Refresh button, or try again later.



Invalid at the top level of the document. Error processing resource 'http://localhost:3870/SeminarOrganiser/view_file.aspx?...SELECT suggestEvent.suggestID, suggestEvent.uID, users.uFirstName, users.uLastName, users.uEmail, suggestEvent.suggestTitle,...From these two errors, I cannot really make sense of what has gone wrong or even why XML has even been mentioned. Looking around on the net has not allowed me any further progress.In any case, would anyone be able to explain to me what might have gone wrong?Alternatively, any links that may help would be greatly appreciated.Thank you very much in advance.