HTML Application
General Information
Title | HTA File Extension |
Extension | .hta |
Full Form | HTML Application |
File Type | Executable Web Document |
Developer | Microsoft |
MIME Type | application/hta |
File Function
Primary Function | Run applications |
Additional Functions | Execute HTML, Access system resources |
Features | Interactive, Scriptable |
File Characteristics
Quality | Depends on content |
Supports Layers | N/A |
Supports Transparency | N/A |
Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
Web-based Applications | Yes |
Local Scripting | Yes |
Automation Tasks | Yes |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Code execution, Script vulnerabilities |
Best Practices | Validate input, Restrict usage |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | 1999 |
Latest Update | Varies with IE, WSH updates |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .html, .htm, .mhtml, .exe |
Software Compatibility
Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
---|---|---|
Free | Windows | |
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Free | Windows |
Built-in | Windows |