Steps to access a Windows folder after clicking on a link within an HTML page using Asp.net

Question

I attempted to use the following code :

<a href="file:///C:\Programs\sort.mw">Link 1</a>
<a href="file:///C:\Videos\lecture.mp4">Link 2</a>

Unfortunately, this code does not work in Google Chrome or Firefox browsers.

Answer 1

Answer №1

When accessing your browser's console, you may encounter an error message similar to the following:

Local resource loading not permitted:

This restriction is implemented intentionally for security purposes by Chrome. However, there are methods available to bypass this limitation

Answer 2

When accessing your browser's console, you may encounter an error message similar to the following:

Local resource loading not permitted:

This restriction is implemented intentionally for security purposes by Chrome. However, there are methods available to bypass this limitation

Answer 3

These hyperlinks will open in your internet browser.

You do not have permission to access local files.

This is the world wide web!!! We operate solely on browsers (including file uploads!)

We can navigate directories using python, c, c#, c++, java, ruby, delphi, visual basic, etc.

Answer 4

These hyperlinks will open in your internet browser.

You do not have permission to access local files.

This is the world wide web!!! We operate solely on browsers (including file uploads!)

We can navigate directories using python, c, c#, c++, java, ruby, delphi, visual basic, etc.