Needed help with javascript

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So guys I am working on a program to like download stuff using javascript. I hav written the following code:

function download()
{
   alert("Hello");
   var url='http://somesite/somefile.rar';  
   window.open(url,'Download');
}

The code is pretty easy, but is there some other way to download the file using javascript? Also having downloaded the file is there some way to store it locally in the location of our choice, like d-drive? I had come across the javascript file api while searching the web, is it any useful in my scenario? Please help.

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– Lightness Races in Orbit, Commented Jul 4, 2011 at 16:45

Brad · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-04 16:45:45Z

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No, this isn't possible. It is up to the client where to save files, not you.

answered Jul 4, 2011 at 16:45

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copenndthagen · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-04 17:04:24Z

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Through Javascript, you can only set the file name that you want, but would not be able to access the file system i.e. All the folders, etc..

answered Jul 4, 2011 at 17:04

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