Preserved Topic: JavaApplet: Read file from disc.

ok, i've got a java-applet that uses a FileDialog to open a file from your local disc and load it. everything works fine when i test it on my local machine, no way what browser i use.
but when i upload the whole thing on my server and launch it this happens:
NN6: works.
NN4: a whole bunch of security warnings and certificates appear, but if i'll grant them it works.
IE6(5): doenst work. no error-message(ok, i disabled them ). nothing.

the reason is, that M$ has very strict security guidelines in IE. but i think there must be a way to avoid them.

any experts on this around here?

dammn I wouldn't want this to work without a huge security issue,



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yes, bitdamaged you're right!
but in this case it's not intended for the public. (i just do this for a course i attend...)

The poster has demanded we remove all his contributions, less he takes legal action.
We have done so.
Now Tyberius Prime expects him to start complaining that we removed his 'free speech' since this message will replace all of his posts, past and future.
Don't follow his example - seek real life help first.

yes, this might work.
and then i'll have to communicate from javascript/vbscript to my applet, which is theoretically possible.
but a difficult way.
any other ideas?

Oh duh.

IE 6? Have you installed the JVM?
Remeber it is not autoinstalled in IE 6



:[ Computers let you make more mistakes faster than any other invention in human history, with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila. ]:

ahhhmmmmmm. i dont know.

but since it works when i start it from my local disc, i guess i have it installed.