local disc access via internet browser

[ool]

I have to write asp applicacion that will be read/write and open file on
local disc via Internet Browser.

I know that such operation is highly restricted, so how can I ask a user
for allowing browser to disc access?

Tomasz

[Chris Jackson]

The only option you have is to use an <input type="file" /> - no additional
file system access is permitted.

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"ool" <sorry@no.spam> wrote in message
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>I have to write asp applicacion that will be read/write and open file on
> local disc via Internet Browser.
>
> I know that such operation is highly restricted, so how can I ask a user
> for allowing browser to disc access?
>
> Tomasz
>
>

[Derek Slager]

On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:10:13 +0100, ool wrote:

> I have to write asp applicacion that will be read/write and open file on
> local disc via Internet Browser.
>
> I know that such operation is highly restricted, so how can I ask a
> user for allowing browser to disc access?

In order to access the user's disk you will need to install software on
the users machine (i.e. an ActiveX control) or request additional
permission from managed code (i.e. a Java applet). In either case, the
user will be required to accept your request (unless, of course, you're
making use of a browser / VM exploit).

-Derek