Question

How can you open windows program by pressing a button on web page

I develop web app in asp.net, and I want to do some action in windows when press button on

the web page,

For example: when you press Messenger button in http://www.msn.com/?ocid=hmlogout

windows live messenger will open in your computer,

Is there a certain technique to do that ?

thanks for any suggestion.

Dani.

Answer 1

You can either:

1. open applications associated with a protocol (as citronas said)
2. use a trusted applet/activex