How do I run a dos batch shell program uin visual C++ 6.0?

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Is there a Visual C++ 6.0 routine that will execute a dos batch file in a dos shell?

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I have not tried anything yet. I don't know what to use.

Posted 5-Aug-16 9:52am

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Updated 5-Aug-16 21:12pm

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enhzflep 5-Aug-16 16:08pm

Do you simply wish to invoke a batch file from inside your own program?
If so, consider using ShellExecute.

See here for more: ShellExecute() not working with .bat file

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Richard MacCutchan · Answer 1 · 2016-08-05T21:11:00

Solution 1

See: system, _wsystem[^] or better still: Process and Environment Control[^].

Posted 5-Aug-16 21:11pm

Richard MacCutchan