How to start an .exe from iwp...

[Balder]

Does someone happen to know how to create a workaround to start an .exe from IWP on the local client (if existing ofcourse).

Thanks!

[fmlawl]

Unfortunately this is not possible, you would think that it would be, especially if you used Internet Explorer, as it is integrated with Windows.

To be honest, I see this as an extra security precaution, to protect users from running an executable by accident when they shouldn't be.

[Vaughan]

This would be a great way to spread virusus: download a file then run it, without telling the user.

[Genx]

Could try open URL though it might tell the user someone is trying to open something.

[Balder]

Hallo Vaughan,

Sorry for not being clear enough.

I don't want to start an .exe on a local machine from remote, but the user should be able to start an exe on his machine via IE using a FM solution shared via IWP. (by just clicking on a button in IE / IWP)

I need to control 4 relais connected to an USB-port...

(I know, it's not a problem using FM...)

Just saving licences... : (dutch habit...)

Thanks for any comments...

Best regards, Erik

Edited July 17, 2007 by Guest

[Genx]

... really, try open url.

[Balder]

Hallo genx,

I tried but probably got the syntax wrong...

Do you have an example?

as a test i entered file://c:/beep.exe

From FM ok but not via IWP

Best regards, Erik

Edited July 17, 2007 by Guest

[Genx]

Hmmm, nah, just tried it, doesn't work, makes sense i suppose...

[Balder]

Thanks anyway!

[Jesse Barnum]

I have a feeling that a signed Java applet running in a WebViewer would be able to do it. Let me know back channel if you want help writing this.

[Balder]

Hallo Jbarnum,

Thanks for your reply.

Very interesting.

Unfortunately my Java knowledge is very poor...