What kind of function is this in JavaScript?

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I saw this on a forum and I was wondering what it was. If I can get anybody's response it would be very appreciated.

var fso = new ActiveXObject ("Scripting.FileSystemObject");

Can you tell me what it does and what browsers support it. Thanks.

Bakudan · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-25 06:36:26Z

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It's a function which constructs a FileSystemObject in JScript (Microsoft's ~~version~~ implementation^{citation from MSDN} of JavaScript). This sort of object provides access to a computer's file system.

ActiveX is only supported by Internet Explorer.

edited Sep 25, 2011 at 6:36

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Matt Ball Over a year ago

@Bakudan I'm sorry, I don't understand your question.

Bakudan Over a year ago

@Matt Ball Which one is correct: JScript is Microsoft`s implementation or version of JavaScript?

Matt Ball Over a year ago

@Bakudan what do you mean "version of JavaScript?" What do you mean by "correct?" (Side note: you don't have to "@user" if you're responding to the same person whose post you are commenting on. Post owners are automatically notified of comments on their posts.)

Bakudan Over a year ago

Ok, JScript is an implementation, not a version. I hope you are not angry about the edit. :)

kroonwijk · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-24 22:32:46Z

What it does is give access to your local filesystem on your PC. It is only supported by Internet Explorer.

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