permission denied with shell.application

Question

I have following javascript code to run notepade.exe:

Answer 1

It's necessary to have two settings turned on.

1. Enable unsigned ActiveX controls for the current zone
   Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom level...
   Enable "ActiveX Controls and plug-ins" > "Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting"
   
   
2. Allow Active Content to run files
   Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Security Enable "Allow Active Content to run in files on My Computer"
   
   ** Make sure to close all your IE browser windows.

Answer 2

You may experience a "Permission denied" error, which means that the browser will not let script execute outside the "sandbox". Try solving the issue by changing a security setting in the browser:

• Internet Options, Advanced, Security:
• "Allow Active Content to run in files on My Computer"

The above is for IE, but most browsers have similar options.