opening windows applications in c++

[vinaynitj]

I am doing a task in which i have to open any executable file when the user types the name of that file in c++ & i am also using graphics
But i am not able to achieve it so please suggest me a way to do this as i have to submit it to my professor as early as possible in IISc.

[Myself dot NET]

I assume by opening an executable file you mean running it? For this you could use CreateProcess() or ShellExecute() win32 API functions.

[Cyber Bandit]

If u r using working in DOS than use "sytem" function.
Hope this solver ur problem.
Regards,
Bandit

[Andreas Masur]

Take a look at the following FAQ (http://www.codeguru.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=231233)...

[2806139]

I have been used the function CreateProcess ,this function can create a new thread .try it

[Andreas Masur]

Originally posted by 2806139
I have been used the function CreateProcess ,this function can create a new thread .try it
Nope...'CreateProcess()' does create a new process, not a new thread...