title: Linking to a network folder in ASP.NET
body: <p>We have a problem allowing users on the same network to share links to shared network folders. Using ASP.NET, the code generated is as follows: <code>&lt;asp:HyperLink ID="HyperLink1" runat="server" NavigateURL="file://///server/network_folder/" /&gt;</code></p>
  
  <p>Unfortunately, it doesn't have the desired effect that we wanted; it would do nothing when clicked, whether it is on IE8, Firefox (15.0.1), or Chrome (21.0.1180.89 m).</p>
  
  <p>Looking around, I had found that it might only be possible to access it that way if the client browser has it set to allow permissions for the server (apparently, due to security reasons).</p>
  
  <p>In order to save the hassle of having to go around and setting the permission for every client browser manually, is it possible to allow temporary permissions in the code-behind file (C#)?</p>
  
  <p>Any other suggestions are welcomed.</p>