从基于Web的（PHP）应用程序中打开Windows资源管理器

Question

I am developing a Web Application for the company I work for using PHP/MySql/Javascript. This application needs to be able to open windows explorer to view files stored on the network (I:) drive.

Everything I have found suggests that this is not possible from a browser application - it MUST be possible. I've played around with exec(), , header(Location: I:)...which all seemed like they would be simple solutions --- negatory ghostrider.

Help !

Answer 1

Internet Explorer 6 lets you do this via window.open('file:///K:/'); (sorry that's the best I can do from my Linux box.)

Answer 2

Because of a security feature. It will not work on all browsers. If you are desperate enough, you could knock together a java apple or flash to do it. But you might need to physically set the security descriptor on the browser.