Guldstrand Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Is there a way with php to scan a computer (clientside) for installed programs? I have seen this on different driversites and others. (I have a own server with Mandriva linux.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trq Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 PHP runs server-side, so no. You would need an active-X component. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guldstrand Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 PHP runs server-side, so no. You would need an active-X component. Ok! I have read something about activex. How do activex work exactly? Do i have to enable or install something on my server to use activex? EDIT: Nevermind, it seems that ActiveX only runs/works with windows. Is there a good/easy way to do this with linux? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroNiX Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 No, there is no way to do this, and you shouldn't be able to do this for security reasons. Also, if you were to use an ActiveX component, the USER has to agree to download and install it, you can't just do it (again, major security issue). I run from sites (except Microsoft or other TRUSTED sources) that prompt me to install an ActiveX component and Im sure most others do to. It is usually a sign of someone trying to install malicious software on your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guldstrand Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 I didn´t say that i wanted to scan visitots computers WITHOUT telling them about it. They must accept/install some kind of "process" before the scan starts. I´m greatfull for all info i can get to find a good solution for this "project". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trq Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 You would need to write a customized application for this on Linux, then have your clients install it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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