get file input in ie 7 ,8 , 9 with jquery or javascript

Question

I want get file from input file and send file to server but I can not do in ie 7,8,9 how I can get file from input tag in ie 7,8,9

html

<input name="file" id="file" type="file" />

script

var control = document.getElementById('file');
    var file = control.files[0];
    var name = file.name;
    var size = file.size;

You can't in IE 7,8,9 as noted elsewhere, what are you trying to do? Just upload the file asynchronously, or are you wanting to do more? — Ben Jackson
– Ben Jackson, Commented Sep 14, 2013 at 10:14
Well I wouldn’t say it’s impossible in general – but instead of JavaScript one might have to use techniques like Active-X, VBScript or other atrocities … so most likely not worth the hassle. — C3roe
– C3roe, Commented Sep 14, 2013 at 11:13

user2166538 · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-14 08:53:10Z

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This is not possible in ie 7,8,9 so you need a button to submit the form normally.

answered Sep 14, 2013 at 8:53

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Quentin · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-14 08:53:08Z

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If you want to support those browsers, you'll need to take a different approach, such as using Flash.

answered Sep 14, 2013 at 8:53

Quentin

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