Downloading a File from Server using JavaScript

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Join Date: Jun 2006

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Downloading a File from Server using JavaScript

Jun 2nd, 2006

Hi Friends,

Is it possible to download a file from the server and save it in the local pc.

If possible what is the steps to be followed. Plz reply me....................

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Re: Downloading a File from Server using JavaScript

Jun 2nd, 2006

You simply provide a link to the file.

No, you cannot blindly force a file from a server to be written to a user's system. Think about this for 5 seconds; the reason should be obvious.