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Esmirna · Feb 17th, 2005, 10:31 AM

i would like to know how can i launch a .exe with parameters from a c++ program. Which functions to use, libraries, examples, whatever!! thanks

Ooble · Feb 17th, 2005, 12:52 PM

You need to include stdlib.h:

#include <stdlib.h>

and use the system function:

system ("C:\Path\Filename.ext");

note you can also use this with console functions:

system ("ren C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\explorer.old");

I don't advise you run the above code, however.

Enjoy yourself.

Feb 17th, 2005, 10:31 AM	#1
Esmirna Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	calling .exe from c++ i would like to know how can i launch a .exe with parameters from a c++ program. Which functions to use, libraries, examples, whatever!! thanks

Feb 17th, 2005, 12:52 PM	#2
Ooble I eat cake for breakfast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my box. Posts: 4,434 Rep Power: 9	You need to include stdlib.h: (Toggle Plain Text) #include <stdlib.h> #include <stdlib.h> and use the system function: (Toggle Plain Text) system ("C:\Path\Filename.ext"); system ("C:\Path\Filename.ext"); note you can also use this with console functions: (Toggle Plain Text) system ("ren C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\explorer.old"); system ("ren C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\explorer.old"); I don't advise you run the above code, however. Enjoy yourself. __________________ Me :: You :: Them

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