Shell Execute from VB Script

bman

Hey,

Although this is probably very basic, i'm only new to VB Script so forgive me. I need to run an .exe from a web page using VB Script. Does anyone know how to do this?

Ginger

Technically you can do this, but it is not recommended as it breaches all security policies that you would normally have with the web, (eg performing a shut down command when you load the web page idea)

Why do you need to do this. If you need functionality then you will have to write an ActiveX control to interact with the system to allow you do this.

bman

The html page won't be accessible over the internet. Its to give the user the option to run one of two possible installation files when the load in an installation CD.

Ginger

Just supply the link to the file in reference format so that it doesnt require the drive letter

eg if it was in the \Folder1\File1.exe and you html file was d:\html.html then the link would be .\folder1\file1.exe

HTH

dionsiseire

i think with VB you can use a System() command in invoke an application. just provide the address to the program in the brackets