batch file execution asp classic

Question

I need help executing a batch file from a client (accessing via HTTP intranet executing using ASP Classic).

OS used:

• Client (Windows XP) - Here is where th

Answer 1

Another option -- especially if you need to run these scripts under a different security context than IIS for folder/share access, running Admin-privileged commands, etc. -- is to set up a Windows Scheduled Task to run the script (without any associated schedule if it doesn't need one), and then call that task from the ASP page.

Run a scheduled task from an ASP/IIS page

It does require granting filesystem access to the IUSR account on the scheduled task file.

Answer 2

From my experience WScript.Shell only really worked with IIS 5, might I suggest another way to execute the batch file:

If you have access to SQL:

How can I run sqlcmd.exe from an ASP page?

If you can register a COM:

http://www.shotdev.com/asp/asp-run-execute-exe/asp-execute-exe-wscript-shell/

Source: Trying to launch photoshop with scripting