How do I check a file exists or not in Javascript?

Question

I know a way which is through XMLHTTP component and checking ".status" will tell is it exists or not.

Is there any other preferred way?

Thanks.

EDIT The file will be on server.

Where the file is supposed to exist? On the server-side or client-side? — Grzegorz Oledzki
– Grzegorz Oledzki, Commented Jul 15, 2009 at 9:11

Russ Cam · Accepted Answer · 2009-07-15 08:59:56Z

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Since JavaScript running in the browser does not have direct access to the file system, there is no way.

answered Jul 15, 2009 at 8:59

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Sergei Kovalenko · Accepted Answer · 2009-07-15 09:03:56Z

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there are no way to check filesystem on client via javascript. It's because of security.

I think, you can try to upload file to the server and get answer from server-side, if AJAX-technology allows to upload files.

But I hope, no. Or else you can upload all my system and security files, if I visit your site :)

answered Jul 15, 2009 at 9:03

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