Find "my documents" path with javascript

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I would like to determine the path of "my documents" folder with Javascript. I need it to specify the folder where I could store the logs of my application.

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Dr.Molle · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-29 11:03:34Z

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Use the SpecialFolders-method of the shell:

shell = new ActiveXObject("WScript.Shell");
pathToMyDocuments = shell.SpecialFolders('MyDocuments');

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/0ea7b5xe%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

answered Jun 29, 2011 at 11:03

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Giann · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-29 09:42:55Z

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You can't access client file system with Javascript for obvious security reasons.

answered Jun 29, 2011 at 9:42

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Celero Over a year ago

I'm using IE and ActiveX for my application, you can allow a trusted activeX to access your file system...Or so, I believe

Giann Over a year ago

I really wouldn't recommend it.

Celero Over a year ago

Ok, so how could I set a folder for the logs of my application on client side without accessing such informations ?

Giann Over a year ago

You want to do logging on the client side ??

Dr.Molle Over a year ago

Why is it bad or incorrect for an application to access the file-system? The topic is about an application, not a webpage. So if the user trusts the application, why not doing this(everybody trusts every day hundreds of applications)

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