How do I run an external process from my C aplication?

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How can I run an external aplication from my C aplication? Must be pure C (Not C++) and usgin APIs. I want to use the code for this article Portable Executable (P.E.) Code Injection: Injecting an Entire C Compiled Application [^] Thanks so much.

Posted 8-Feb-10 11:20am

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Christian Graus · Answer 1 · 2010-02-08T11:27:00

You run an application with ShellExecute or ShellExecuteEx.

Posted 8-Feb-10 11:27am

HimanshuJoshi · Answer 2 · 2010-02-08T19:23:00

You can use system() function.

Posted 8-Feb-10 19:23pm

CPallini · Answer 3 · 2010-02-08T22:23:00

In addition to others' replies, you may also use CreateProcess function [^], it is a bit complex, but gives you more control.
:)

Posted 8-Feb-10 22:23pm

Updated 8-Feb-10 22:24pm

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