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Lich · Apr 26th, 2006, 9:49 AM

So it's time I ventured into C++. In my attempt to make a quick and useful program, i'm coming across a problem. How can I use spaced in the system() function to call a program living in the program files folder?

Jason Isom · Apr 26th, 2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lich

So it's time I ventured into C++. In my attempt to make a quick and useful program, i'm coming across a problem. How can I use spaced in the system() function to call a program living in the program files folder?

Did you try using

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system("\"c:\\Program Files\\YourApp.exe\"");

You have to add quotations around it so that it won't parse it as a command followed by an argument list.

InfoGeek · Apr 26th, 2006, 11:53 AM

I think

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system("C:\\Program files\\myexe.exe");

or

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system("C:/Program files/myexe.exe");

should work.

Edit: shouldn't leave the tab open for a long time.

Lich · Apr 26th, 2006, 2:43 PM

hmm...none of it is working. here's my code, everything commented out i've tried and doesn't work.It's basically supposed to unmount an alcohol120% virtual drive.

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#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

int main()
{
   // system("C:\program\ files\alcohol soft\alcohol 120\AxCmd.exe E: /u");
   // system("\"C:\program\ files\alcohol soft\alcohol 120\AxCmd.exe E: /u\"");
    system("C:\\Program\ files\\alcohol\ soft\\alcohol\ 120\\AxCmd.exe\ E:\ /u");
    system("PAUSE");
    return EXIT_SUCCESS;
}

they all give me the error:
'C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Press any key to continue . . .

nnxion · Apr 26th, 2006, 2:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lich

hmm...none of it is working.

How about:

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#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

int main()
{
    system("C:\\program files\\alcohol soft\\alcohol 120\\AxCmd.exe E: /u");
    system("PAUSE");
    return EXIT_SUCCESS;
}

Lich · Apr 26th, 2006, 2:53 PM

nope, same thing. Is just converting it to the short path name the best way to go? Like at http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.c...1218192&page=1

OpenLoop · Apr 26th, 2006, 2:56 PM

you can try the 6 char trick:

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system("C:\\Progra~1\\alcoho~1\\alcoho~1\\'AxCmd.exe E: /u'");

Lich · Apr 26th, 2006, 3:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OpenLoop

you can try the 6 char trick:

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system("C:\\Progra~1\\alcoho~1\\alcoho~1\\'AxCmd.exe E: /u'");

you're a beast! the 's around the command didn't work but

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system("C:\\Progra~1\\alcoho~1\\alcoho~1\\AxCmd.exe E: /u");

sure did. much thanks.

nnxion · Apr 26th, 2006, 3:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OpenLoop

you can try the 6 char trick:

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system("C:\\Progra~1\\alcoho~1\\alcoho~1\\'AxCmd.exe E: /u'");

Dang DOS 8.3 format. I should disable it.

OpenLoop · Apr 26th, 2006, 3:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nnxion

Dang DOS 8.3 format. I should disable it.

I'll kill ya

. I still use Dos every now and then just for good childhood memories.

Apr 26th, 2006, 9:49 AM	#1
Lich Professional Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit Posts: 254 Rep Power: 4	Spaces in system() function So it's time I ventured into C++. In my attempt to make a quick and useful program, i'm coming across a problem. How can I use spaced in the system() function to call a program living in the program files folder? __________________ --John Cruz Web Developer www.cruzweb.net

Apr 26th, 2006, 11:53 AM	#3
InfoGeek Professional Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: India, The great. Posts: 435 Rep Power: 4	I think (Toggle Plain Text) system("C:\\Program files\\myexe.exe"); system("C:\\Program files\\myexe.exe"); or (Toggle Plain Text) system("C:/Program files/myexe.exe"); system("C:/Program files/myexe.exe"); should work. Edit: shouldn't leave the tab open for a long time. __________________ PFO - My daily dose of technology.

Apr 26th, 2006, 2:43 PM	#4
Lich Professional Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit Posts: 254 Rep Power: 4	hmm...none of it is working. here's my code, everything commented out i've tried and doesn't work.It's basically supposed to unmount an alcohol120% virtual drive. (Toggle Plain Text) #include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { // system("C:\program\ files\alcohol soft\alcohol 120\AxCmd.exe E: /u"); // system("\"C:\program\ files\alcohol soft\alcohol 120\AxCmd.exe E: /u\""); system("C:\\Program\ files\\alcohol\ soft\\alcohol\ 120\\AxCmd.exe\ E:\ /u"); system("PAUSE"); return EXIT_SUCCESS; } #include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { // system("C:\program\ files\alcohol soft\alcohol 120\AxCmd.exe E: /u"); // system("\"C:\program\ files\alcohol soft\alcohol 120\AxCmd.exe E: /u\""); system("C:\\Program\ files\\alcohol\ soft\\alcohol\ 120\\AxCmd.exe\ E:\ /u"); system("PAUSE"); return EXIT_SUCCESS; } they all give me the error: 'C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Press any key to continue . . . __________________ --John Cruz Web Developer www.cruzweb.net

Apr 26th, 2006, 2:53 PM	#6
Lich Professional Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit Posts: 254 Rep Power: 4	nope, same thing. Is just converting it to the short path name the best way to go? Like at http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.c...1218192&page=1 __________________ --John Cruz Web Developer www.cruzweb.net

Apr 26th, 2006, 2:56 PM	#7
OpenLoop Expert Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 663 Rep Power: 4	you can try the 6 char trick: (Toggle Plain Text) system("C:\\Progra~1\\alcoho~1\\alcoho~1\\'AxCmd.exe E: /u'"); system("C:\\Progra~1\\alcoho~1\\alcoho~1\\'AxCmd.exe E: /u'");

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