HTA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Extension .hta
MIME Type application/hta
File Format HTML Application
Run Mode Standalone application
Modification Ability Can be edited with text editors
Security Risk High, due to executable scripts
Primary Use Structured GUI applications in HTML
Integration Full Windows OS integration
Scripting Support Supports VBScript and JavaScript
GUI Capabilities Full, through HTML and CSS
User Interaction Through forms and dialogs
System Access Can access file system and more
Compilation Required No
Execution Directly by Windows when opened
Internet Requirement Not required
Custom Window Supports custom title bar and window size
Windowless Operation Support
Embeddable Objects Can embed ActiveX controls
Debugging Tools Support through Microsoft Script Debugger
Networking Capability Can utilize Windows networking features
Control over Windows OS High, with potential for system level changes