How do I start an exe file from C++

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14 Years Ago

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
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Latest Post 14 Years Ago by boldspin

steveh · Answer 1 · 2004-12-20T23:36:58+00:00

Use CreateProcess function for 32 bit applications

Acidburn · Answer 2 · 2004-12-20T23:43:59+00:00

hasnt this topic already been posted?

alc6379 120 · Answer 3 · 2004-12-20T23:59:00+00:00

hasnt this topic already been posted?

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

boldspin · Answer 4 · 2004-12-21T12:11:37+00:00

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.