Is there a way to run local executables via html/php?

[Sar]

As it says, I'm wanting to have my desktop as an html or php page running on my local server, and I want to have links to local apps (explorer/outlook/firefox etc).

Is this possible without getting the download dialog box?

Ta

 

[Xavier]

As it says, I'm wanting to have my desktop as an html or php page running on my local server, and I want to have links to local apps (explorer/outlook/firefox etc).

Is this possible without getting the download dialog box?

Ta

Not sure I understand, are you trying to use your desktop remotely or just start things up from afar?

 

[Sar]

No, what I want to do is run executables from a hyperlink - all locally.

IE: I have "desktop.php" or "desktop.html" set to my desktop background, and I want to have links on there that I can use just like icons on my regular desktop to run programs on my pc.

 

[Xavier]

Are you using IE or Firefox? Also, have you got SP2 installed?

 

[JingleBells]

I would imagine that the function exec() does what you are after, read throught the comments at the bottom for how to run a process in the background and not hang php, not tested it though.

 

[Xavier]

That would execute at the server, not the client, unless you're suggesting he installs apache on his desktop box and runs it 24x7? Seems to make more sense to trust your local zone and run them that way - but only if you've not installed SP2 otherwise you'll always see the prompt

 

[JingleBells]

As it says, I'm wanting to have my desktop as an html or php page running on my local server, and I want to have links to local apps (explorer/outlook/firefox etc).

I think he already has a webserver running locally.

 

[Clown]

Sar, ask Miles_Binck. He had active desktops before, I think he even might have had links on his desktop to run programs.

 

[Xavier]

Sar - by "local server" do you mean you're running a webserver on your desktop box or you have another server machine on your LAN at home. I've interpreted it to mean the latter atm...

 

[Miles_Binck]

Sar, do you mean anything along the lines of this?

*Some link may or may not work depending on your Internet Zone settings

 

[Xavier]

As I understand it with Service Pack 2 no executables can be run from anything in the internet zone without it prompting to start the executable, have you tried your desktop on an SP2 system Miles?

 

[Miles_Binck]

i should have said that your Internet Zone settings only apply when viewing it via the Internet.

I have enabled the 'secret' My Computer Zone (which iirc is specifically designed for scripts and programs run directly on your Local Machine). You can change all the settings to low or non-existant which will cause you no problems when executing the script(s). The only problem you may experience after that is your AV kicking up a stink about malicious scripts, but that is easily stopped by authorising the scripts.

EDIT: Thats a yes Xav

 

[Sar]

I have a web dev platform (Apache, Mysql & PHP) running on this pc - having it run all the time isn't a problem, because the PC is 100% secured.

Miles: Yes, precisely like that - an html/php file I can use as my desktop background and run programs from.

 

[Sar]

PS Miles: title="Go to X:" - LOL

 

[Sar]

Are you using IE or Firefox? Also, have you got SP2 installed?

Firefox btw

And no SP2, as I heard it has probs with my ADSL modem (Speedtouch).

 

[Miles_Binck]

Sar i've zipped the Active Desktop + all icons etc and uploaded it here

if you want the vbs files that allow you to run the programs let me know and I'll upload them

If you are going to run the desktop you will need to enable the My Computer Zone via the registry, instructions

 

[Clown]

I am always right.

 

[Sar]

Thanks Miles. much appreciated.

If you could upload the vbs files as well that would be great - give me something to work off

Thanks!

 

[Miles_Binck]

Uploaded the vbs files here

Inside also is the original readme which may shed light on somethings.

 

[Sar]

Cheers Miles, got em both.

Thanks

 

[Mellow]

because the PC is 100% secured.

heh

 

[Sar]

Disprove it

 

[TdC]

a more accurate statement would be to say that the pc is as secure as you can make it. saying it's 100% secure is inviting Murphy to tell a rabid donkey to violently rodger you in the bum hole