How do I make files execute in HTML & Detail View?

[Cyberian]

I'm designing an Active Desktop with HTML and some JS. I have placed links to programs. But when I click on the links, rather than opening the program, it asks me if I wish to save the *.exe file. How do I solve this? Is there a script out there that will be able to help me?

The links works fine when I'm opening folders, but there's one thing I don't like: it's on Large Icons view. How do I set it to Details view? Note: I already have all my folders set as Details view, but when I open it as a HTML link, it doesn't take effect of what I set.

Thanks for the help.

[Skyzyx]

This is definitely a job for the Windows Scripting Host.

www.microsoft.com/scripting

[Cyberian]

Thanks for the help, Skyzyx. The site seems very large and there are way too many topics in there for me to look for the specific help I needed. I tried the Search, and there were max result of 100 based on the search word "execute file HTML". I have read some topics, and they don't relate to my problem at all. You think you can help me find the exact topic for my problem? I'm not sure if I was using the wrong word for my search or what. When it comes to computers, I'm a huge idiot.

[joh6nn]

i think you need to adjust your IE security settings. exactly what they need to be set to, i forget. try searching at www.virtualplastic.net and vebwiev.tripod.com

[arnyinc]

The runProtocolHandler does what you need. Install it, then you can create links with the run:// protocol.

It's listed in nonags and here's his website also:
http://www.nonags.com/nonags/htmltool.html
http://www.blackbit.net/freeware/

[Cyberian]

Worked like a charm. Thanks a lot.