C# equivalent of C++'s ShellExecute()

Question

Hi Does anyone know how to execute a commandline program from within a C# application? In C++ there is a function called ShellExecute(). I've tried looking for an equivalent function but cant seem to find one. Thanks in advance....

ZanettiEsteban · Answer

It was very useful for me too. Thanks!

eric 0 · Answer

Thanks guys!

alobiuc · Answer

Like Simon said: using System.Diagnostics; ..... Process p; ProcessStartInfo psi=new ProcessStartInfo(); p.FileName=your_file_name;//exe com batch p.UseShellExecute=false; //other properties of psi can be set here p.StartInfo=psi; p.Start(); ....//and when you're done with it: p.Close(); //or p.Kill();

shimtanny · Answer

Hi Use the System.Diagnostics.Process class. MSDN: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cpref/html/frlrfsystemdiagnosticsprocessclasstopic.asp Simon