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ImpetusMNar
07-08-2008, 06:24 PM
I want to be able to run an exe file online without downloading it. I just asked how to do this in the HTML bit and was told a Flash application may work, among other things. I know a very little bit of actionscript and have Macromedia Flash MX 2004, so I think this would be the best option. Original question can be found here:

http://www.codingforums.com/showthread.php?t=143739

Thanks in advance
Millenia
07-08-2008, 06:27 PM
Why do you want to do that? I don't think it's possible...
ImpetusMNar
07-08-2008, 06:31 PM
The exe file stores data to wherever the file is stored. So to have it store to my online storage I need to run the program from an online location, not from a hard drive.
Millenia
07-08-2008, 06:33 PM
Do you run the .exe on the visitors computer from your site?
ImpetusMNar
07-08-2008, 06:34 PM
Yeah, that's the plan anyway. Visitors can access the exe from the site and store data to the online storage.
Millenia
07-08-2008, 06:35 PM
I don't think it's possible, but i'm not a guru.
However, why not make a .exe file that is downloaded, and interacts with your site.
ImpetusMNar
07-08-2008, 06:38 PM
I'm not really sure how to make the exe (written in VB) to interact with the site if it's stored on the HD of a visitor. If it's not possible to simply run it online though, I'll look into it and abandon the old plan. Thanks for your help
Millenia
07-08-2008, 06:40 PM
Try a Google search. Might offer you some information before you abandon your plan.
ImpetusMNar
07-08-2008, 06:43 PM
I have tried, but I didn't really come close to finding anything. What I was doing isn't really needed for anything, the primary purpose was just to see if I could do it. I'm still learning VB and wanted to see if there was any way I could store stuff online with it with the coding I already know.
_Aerospace_Eng_
07-08-2008, 06:45 PM
Its not possible. Just stop trying. If its a flash application then put up the swf. If its VB and its an exe then the user must download it to run. Just think about it. If it was possible don't you think there would be viruses everywhere?
Millenia
07-08-2008, 06:45 PM
If it was possible don't you think there would be viruses everywhere?

That's what I thought. The internet would be just ridiculously insecure.
ImpetusMNar
07-08-2008, 06:51 PM
Alright, thanks, I'll try to find another way of doing it with the exe on the HD