Javascript Windows Registry

[nnarayanus]

Is there a way to access the local machine's windows registry using Javascript.

Or What is the best way to access the windows registry from Internet Explorer

[Khalid Ali]

why would you want to do that using javascript..???
You can not access a local systems resource using JavaScript.You will have to write a stand alone application and install it on the machine...

[nnarayanus]

I will have to explore the possibility of doing it from the browser.

That's why ?

[brendandonhue]

Not in javascript. You could do it in VBS but any site that edits my registry would be blocked and emails would be sent to webmasters and ISPs

[nnarayanus]

Thanks brendandonhue,

I need to do it on the Intranet, so security is not a problem

Do you have any code snippet on VBS do acheive this.

Also does it require IIS or works on any web server ?

[brendandonhue]

http://www.tek-tips.com/gviewthread.cfm/lev2/4/lev3/32/pid/329/qid/410888

[Khalid Ali]

As I said,this would be a serious breach in security to write program like this,that can be used from the browsers.I sense foul play..