Menu
We have an Intranet website, and a WPF windows executable installed on every workstation.
![]()
Active4 years, 7 months ago
Microsoft Compiled HTML Help is a Microsoft proprietary online help format, consisting of a collection of HTML pages, an index and other navigation tools. The files are compressed and deployed in a binary format with the extension.CHM, for Compiled HTML. I've downloaded the file - had to download into Downloads & then copied it into System32. Ran the commands and when I restarted, the MBAM/Norton Utilities Help pages appeared. But they have done in the past and after opening up the Help pages once, at the second time of trying I go the Microsoft Help HTML Executable has stopped working message.
We have full admin capabilities on each workstation, and each user only uses Internet Explorer. We also know the correct local path for the exe.
Update:We tried this anchor tag, but when we click on it, we get no response:
We have also tried this via Google Chrome, and we get the same (lack of) response. Clicking the link causes nothing to happen.
Scott Ferguson
Scott FergusonScott Ferguson
5,01666 gold badges3232 silver badges6161 bronze badges
4 Answers
If your users really use only IE you can use this snippet:
However, with any sensible security settings this leads to an awful lot of warnings (and rightfully so!). Photoshop exe manifest.
HenningHenning
6,71855 gold badges2323 silver badges2323 bronze badges
![]()
If you know the path for the file and it's the same on every machine, you can link to the local path:
We did this at a previous company on our intranet. Worked, no problem.
JageJage
6,77622 gold badges2727 silver badges3030 bronze badges
I have links to UNC folders/files inside my intranet portal and I've found that the clients need to have the local domain name 'mycompany.local' added in their 'Trusted Sites'. City bus simulator free download. I have also found this only works in IE (verified not working in FireFox and Safari).
ZacharyZachary
Use the file:/// prefix.
Like so:
I'm not sure if you'll be able to get past the security dialog though (open, save, cancel).
MarkoMarko
50k2525 gold badges113113 silver badges147147 bronze badges
Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged htmlexecutablehyperlink or ask your own question.
Active2 months ago
I want to open an exe file through a link in an HTML file.
Is it possible? If so, how?
Heretic Monkey
7,21666 gold badges3636 silver badges8181 bronze badges
Mohammad DayyanMohammad Dayyan
11.6k2828 gold badges117117 silver badges192192 bronze badges
migrated from webapps.stackexchange.comNov 23 '10 at 4:58
This question came from our site for power users of web applications.
9 Answers
You can not start/execute an .exe file that resides locally on the users machine or through a site. The user must first download the exe file and then run the executable.
RDLRDL
6,93422 gold badges2424 silver badges3131 bronze badges
chenatu
45222 gold badges55 silver badges1818 bronze badges
mcdmcd
Due security reasons it's not possible, and probably it's better it stays that way.
The following code works, but only on the machine which the program exists on:
Wouter DorgeloWouter Dorgelo
8,9961010 gold badges4949 silver badges7474 bronze badges
You could write an Active-X object that runs in internet explorer only.
It's not an exe but it's the closest you'll get to running an exe.
user6726
I created an application for this exact purpose. It is called WebRun and you can download it from www.webrunapps.com. After installation you can create a webrun link to launch any executable / file / command on your Windows PC.Here is an example to run notepad:
Hope that helps.
samplistsamplist
On a local computer you can do it with ease,So you have just to Create your own custom protocol, like the one used by Skype or iTunes to launch their native windows applications : - Custom protocol has to be created on Windows Registry by adding a entry as the one here :
the word in Blod ACCapp is the name of the custom protocol that would be used on your html href link as follow
this link wont run unless you add the registry keys.nb: don't ever make limits to your imagination just search an you'l find. hope it helps
Mahfoud BoukertMahfoud Boukert
At work I'm a PC (bummer - I'm a MAC fanatic) and Firefox. The code that worked for me in Firefox, and the link works internally ONLY, was
<a href = 'file:///c:/Myfolder/Myprogram.exe'> .
AND it works ONLY if you right click on the link and select Open Link in Ext.App. Just clicking on the link itself prompts the user to save the .exe file and then run it.
I could not get it 2 work in IE or Firefox with just Shog9♦
<a href = 'c:/Myfolder/Myprogram.exe'>
134k3232 gold badges212212 silver badges228228 bronze badges
Greg SimonisGreg Simonis
Html Help Executable Folder Version
Why not use CGI for this purpose, CGI actually runs the executable through browser on server.
AnshulAnshul
Simply provide access to the folder, but do not include the .exe in the href. The user will then just click on the .exe file to open it.Open here where 'targetFolder' holds your .exe file. https://toolsskiey173.weebly.com/bunnytown-dress-up-game.html.
Html Help Executable Folder Download
AKIAKI
Html Help Executable Folder ManagerNot the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged html or ask your own question.Comments are closed.
|
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |