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auto launch IE if using a different browser type

Is it possible to auto launch IE if the client is using another browser - say netscape? I'm writing in asp.net

Dim bc As HttpBrowserCapabilities = Request.Browser
MyLabel.Text = "Platform: "& request.Browser.Platform & " -- Browser: " & bc.Browser & "**** use IE ****"

I'm presumming the platform is Windows and using the default path.
Now do the auto launch of IE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE/'http://127.0.0.1/test.aspx

Any Ideas?

nauman_ahmed

I dont think that it will be allowed unless you write a VBS for it.

-Nauman.

nauman_ahmed

Try the following:

Set IE = createobject ("InternetExplorer.Application")

with IE .left=200
.top=200
.height=500
.width=500
.menubar=0
.toolbar=0
.statusbar=0
.navigate "http:<Insert web-page here!>"
.visible=1
end with

-Nauman

matthersjr

ASKER

here is what I've got:

---
Sub Page_Load(Sourec As Object, E As EventArgs)
            If Not IsPostBack Then
                  If Request.Browser.Browser = "IE" Then
                        If Request.Browser.MajorVersion < 6 Then
                              MyLabel.Text = "Upgrade"
                        Else
                              MyLabel.Text = "Up to date"
                        End If
                  Else
                        Dim bc As HttpBrowserCapabilities = Request.Browser
MyLabel.Text = "Platform: "& request.Browser.Platform & " -- Browser: " & bc.Browser & "**** use IE ****"
'now do the auto launch of ie
'C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE/'http://tp0841/dev/wroxaspnet/chp10/browsercheck.aspx
                              Set IE = createobject ("InternetExplorer.Application")
                                    with IE .left=200
                                    .top=200
                                    .height=500
                                    .width=500
                                    .menubar=0
                                    .toolbar=0
                                    .statusbar=0
                                    .navigate "http://127.0.0.1/test.aspx"
                                    .visible=1
                                    end with
                  End If
            Else
                  MyLabel.Text = "post back"
            End If
End Sub

matthersjr

ASKER

can't get it to work

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matthersjr

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i can't get to work in ie; get an error

DotNetLover_Baan

starting an IE browser is as good as starting an application/program/exe in the remote client computer. For obvious sequrity reasons, it is NOT possible. Just like, you can not start a PROCESS in asp.net.
-Baan

nauman_ahmed

woops. got caught :D....