open / close new window (no java)

is there another way to open a new window than using javascript.
I would like to do it in VB.NET on an asp.net page.

I also would like to close that same window.

In fact here is what I want to do:
asp.net page uploads file.
So, on click upload begin => + open new window "uploading..."
when upload done => close the upload window

THXNo. Well, clientside vbscript, but that will only work in IE.
Why are you avoiding javascript?

"Scott Simons" wrote:

> No. Well, clientside vbscript, but that will only work in IE.