Javascript run client side program ?

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I wander If it's possible  to run client side program using javascript or using WCF for windows service and call this service from web using javascript if it is possible

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I used ActiveX before but now activex not supported for all browser so I need to replace it with using JavaScript

Posted 5-Oct-18 12:01pm

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Updated 5-Oct-18 13:58pm

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 1 · 2018-10-05T13:58:00

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If you're asking how to run an executable on the client machine from javascript running in the client browser, you can't. This is a MASSIVE security risk.

Posted 5-Oct-18 13:58pm

Dave Kreskowiak