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ShellExecute was the API I was looking for. Thanks
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ShellExecute was the API I was looking for. Thanks

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Hello All,<br />
I am trying to run a lnk file from a C++ program(using MFC). I have tried using Winexec and Createprocess and none of them work. However the API &quot;system ()&quot; works but it brings a DOS window. I don't want to use the Ishelllink interface as I have other issues with it. In short I just need to run the lnk file directly from my C++ program without any DOS window.<br />
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Thanks<br />
saravana<br />
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Hello All,
I am trying to run a lnk file from a C++ program(using MFC). I have tried using Winexec and Createprocess and none of them work. However the API "system ()" works but it brings a DOS window. I don't want to use the Ishelllink interface as I have other issues with it. In short I just need to run the lnk file directly from my C++ program without any DOS window.

Thanks
saravana



Running lnk files from C++ program

Kernel and system programming is the process of creating the software necessary for a computer or device to function and operate other programs. Some operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows) are proprietary, but others, such as the various Linux distributions, are open source.