VBScript - Masking input in INPUTBOX

  1. Ali

    For the VBS/WSH experts out there...

    I'm writing a script that - among other things - prompts the user for his/her password. The "InputBox" function, however, defaults to displaying the text the user is typing in ... no good for password entry :(

    So I'm looking for a method/control that will allow me to prompt for text (password), but at the same time mask the user's entry (e.g., with ***).

    Any ideas? Thx!

    - NetARC

    Posted: 2002-01-03 04:18:03 #

  2. Bob Dunford

    I am writing an Excel password procedure - exactly as outlined in your question. I have been to numerous sites with no answer.

    I know that no one replyed to your query on this site but I would be interested if you managed to crack it.

    Many thanks

    Posted: 2002-09-05 13:38:57 #

  3. Steven Armentrout

    It cannot be done as a Wscript input box. There is a Cscript alternative but requires a special DLL from Winxp or above.
    http://www.security-forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=146511

    Posted: 2004-12-17 22:38:28.595216 #

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