Launching a file

[pskyboy]

Hey Guys

Is there anyway (lol course theres a way). To launch a file for instance test.zip from c and get it to be opened by the default file viewer on the system.


Cheers
Peter

[pskyboy]

I found how to do it if anyones interested

ShellExecute

look it up in msdn

[Vlatko]

It is not reccomended but you could also use this:

WinExec
The WinExec function runs the specified application.

This function is provided for compatibility with 16-bit Windows. Win32-based applications should use the CreateProcess function.

UINT WinExec(
LPCSTR lpCmdLine, // address of command line
UINT uCmdShow // window style for new application
);