mshta download does not work

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If you're having trouble with downloading files using mshta in Windows, there could be a few reasons why this is happening. Here are a few things you can check and try to troubleshoot the issue:

  1. URL Format: Ensure that the URL you are using in the mshta command is correct and properly formatted. Make sure you are providing the full URL, including the protocol (e.g., http:// or https://).

  2. Download Location: Specify a valid path for the download location. Make sure the path is accessible and that you have the necessary permissions to write to that location.

  3. Firewall or Proxy: If you're behind a firewall or using a proxy, it could potentially block the download. Check your network settings and try using a different network.

  4. Security Settings: Some security software or browser settings may prevent downloading files using certain methods. Check your security settings and antivirus/firewall software to see if they might be blocking the download.

  5. File Type: Ensure that the file you are trying to download is not blocked by security settings. Some file types, especially executable files, may be blocked by default.

  6. User Account Control (UAC): If you're running the mshta command with elevated privileges (Run as Administrator), make sure that UAC prompts are not preventing the download.

  7. Temporary Folder Permissions: The browser engine that mshta uses may need temporary storage to handle the download. Make sure that the user running the command has the necessary permissions to write to the temporary folder.

  8. Debugging: You can add debugging options to your mshta command to see if any errors are being reported. For example, you can add the -debug option to see if any issues are logged.

Here's an example of a mshta command that initiates a download:

batch
mshta vbscript:Execute("CreateObject(""WScript.Shell"").Run ""powershell -command (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadFile('URL', 'local_file')"",0 : window.close")

Replace 'URL' with the actual download URL and 'local_file' with the desired local path where you want to save the downloaded file.

If you're still experiencing issues, consider providing more specific details about the mshta command you're using and any error messages you're receiving so that I can provide more targeted assistance.