running local programs with javascript

[Yang Li]

This question may seem rudimentary, but does anyone know
how to run programs local to the client computer using
JavaScript? Thanx

[Bill]

Re: running local programs with javascript

In article <IyEhb.940$fv4. 123@nwrdny02.gn ilink.net>,
"Yang Li" <yuxinglivze@ve rizon.net> wrote:
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> This question may seem rudimentary, but does anyone know
> how to run programs local to the client computer using
> JavaScript? Thanx[/color]

Like maybe

<onMouseover="J avaScript: format c:/; return">

See why it's not a good idea?

[kaeli]

Re: running local programs with javascript

In article <IyEhb.940$fv4. 123@nwrdny02.gn ilink.net>,
yuxinglivze@ver izon.net enlightened us with...[color=blue]
> This question may seem rudimentary, but does anyone know
> how to run programs local to the client computer using
> JavaScript? Thanx
>
>
>[/color]

Using IE, ActiveX, and WSH, it can be done, but may require security
permissions and knowledge of the exact location of the program,
depending.

I recently posted how to open Excel and a chm file (separeate posts).
You can search the archives.

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