Turning off IE Address Bar and Status Bar

[SkyFlash]

Hi

I am looking for some Java that will turn off Internet Explorers Address Bar and Status Bar. A client requires this so that people who login to a private section of their webste cannot see where files are stored on the website.

I really need this as a temporary fix for now.

Please note tho, I have seen in DW MX that this is possilbe but DW forces a Pop Up Window to appear. I do not wish to have a pop up window at all.

Thanks in advance.

SkyFlash

[encyclo]

Welcome to WebmasterWorld, SkyFlash!

You can't do what you want without using a pop-up window, I'm afraid. What's more, even using a pop-up will only give you a semblance of security - just because you try to hide the path doesn't mean you can't easily find out where the files are.

You should consider a more robust solution if the security aspect is important to you.

[grahamstewart]

Right-click and select Properties.
That's the path of the file right there.
No status bar or address bar required.

I think you need to re-think the 'security' here.

Hint: "security by obscurity" is never a good thing.

[rogerdp]

This reminds me of hiding the key to your home's back door under a flower pot and then posting a sign saying "The key to this door is hidden somewhere nearby."

[TGecho]

If you're really worried about hiding the real location of files you'll have to use some sort of serverside coding (see htaccess and url rewriting).

But... as has been said: obscurity isn't a great form of security.

[SkyFlash]

Thanks for the feedback. I will pass this on to our coder.

See if he can make something more robust in the PHP thats in the site.

Thanks

SkyFlash