How can I read the client's machine name from the browser? Is it possible using JavaScript or angularJS?
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You can't read the client's machine name – micnic May 27 '14 at 08:06
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1I think its not possible because browser is sandbox environment which means you have a very restrictive access to the underlying machine. – vivek May 27 '14 at 08:22
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I donot know why is this duplicate. Here the person is explicitly asking for angular JS not ASP.NET. I have same question in TypeScript. – Ziggler Jul 11 '18 at 16:33
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This is not possible using JavaScript. If it were possible, that would be a major security risk.
It is however possible from the server. The server can send the data to the client.
Another solution is to use an ActiveX plugin.
http://forums.asp.net/t/1490314.aspx?how+do+get+Client+Machnine+Name+through+Javascript

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