How do I start an exe file from C++
 

Hi - new to all this. Trying to learn C++. How can I create an exe file in C++ that will open another file eg an excel file, when my created exe file is run??
Thanks for any help
TP

Re: How do I start an exe file from C++
 

Use CreateProcess function for 32 bit applications

Re: How do I start an exe file from C++
 

hasnt this topic already been posted?

Re: How do I start an exe file from C++
 

Yes, numerous times. Good catch ;) Shows how useful the search function is, right?

Re: How do I start an exe file from C++
 

On windows you can use the CreateProcess function. On unix you can you can use the exec family of fucntions along with the fork system call to achieve the same thing.