How can I create a file for storage on the client side with JavaScript?

Question

I need to create a temporary file to store user settings on the client side. Is it possible to create a simple log file using JavaScript?

Answer 1

If you want to store user settings, you should:

1. use cookies
2. store client information on the server

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The ability for a webpage to access an individual's hard disk would be hazardous. However, as Trey pointed out below, you can use:

• HTML 5 Client Side Storage (browser support still limited)
• ActiveX/FileSystemObject (Windows/IE only)