How to execute *.bat file fromHTML & Javascript from locally

Question

I want to execute sample.bat file locally from HTML/ Javascript

sample.bat:

start /d "\\server\Software\" sample.exe

In IE it working using ActiveXObject but it shows a popup like run/Discard

I don't want to come any popup when i lick on a button the bat file should run and execute the specified file

I suppose you mean HTML in a browser and not Node.js or other similar engines. And I understand you already know how to do it, but you want to skip the user consent. Am I correct so far? If so, you might get better answers if you explain your context and your ultimate goal (rather than just the solution you've figured out). — Álvaro González
– Álvaro González, Commented Sep 28, 2016 at 12:12
Maybe you can find plugins that allow a JS to run a command, but that would be damn dangerous. — Xenos
– Xenos, Commented Sep 28, 2016 at 14:59
@Xenos that is not possible. Javascript cannot execute commands outside of the browser. — Dr Rob Lang
– Dr Rob Lang, Commented Oct 4, 2016 at 12:46
@RobLang "plugins that allow" As long as a plugin is involved, you can do anything (as long as it is allowed by browser's plugin policy). See stackoverflow.com/questions/11527128/… — Xenos
– Xenos, Commented Oct 5, 2016 at 12:29

Dr Rob Lang · Accepted Answer · 2016-09-28 14:47:11Z

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You cannot run a .bat file from within the sandbox of the browser. ActiveXObjects will run in IE only and are regarded as a huge security hazard.

It is also not possible to run any command line from within a webpage. I would always suggest against this as a tactic.

Perhaps you might get a better answer if you explain what it is you're trying to achieve rather than the solution.

edited Sep 28, 2016 at 14:47

answered Sep 28, 2016 at 12:06

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Anoop Sudhakaran Over a year ago

Thank for the response Rob, Actually I tried ActiveXObject in IE only. I will explain what I was trying for, I have a .bat file inside the file I wrote "start /d "\\server\Software\" putty.exe" to install/run putty. I just want to execute this from client side. is it possible Rob ?

Anoop Sudhakaran Over a year ago

Rob, Please share your thoughts

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