Turning windows application to web application via activeX

Question

Hi, I have an existing windows desktop application and I wish to turn it to a web application as fast as possible, without rewriting the application.

Is it possible to somehow compile the application as an Active-X application and then I will have all the functionality 'out of the box'?

If not, what are the obstacles (apart from security loopholes)? If so, what is the best way to do it?

Remark: I have never programmed in Active-X before so I might be missing something basic.

Answer 1

Active X is essentially COM. See here for some of things that will be restricted and thus your 'app' will not be able to do.

Answer 2

You can have a look at

Web Forms User Controls

Hosting .NET Windows Forms Controls in IE