window.location to htaccess protected URL???

[neilhillman]

I came across something curious, and I can't find any documentation on it...

 

When you use "window.location.href" to forward a page using Javascript, like so:

 

<script language="JavaScript">
<!--
window.location.href = "http://www.picshost.net/secure/";
// -->
</script>

 

... this works fine, but if you try redirecting to an .htaccess password protected page, like so:

 

<script language="JavaScript">
<!--
window.location.href = "http://username:password@www.picshost.net/secure/";
// -->
</script>

 

... this will work in FF, but not in IE!

 

IE returns the Error Message: A security problem occurred.

Anyone know any workarounds?

 

Thanks!

 

Neil