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    for API, use either CreateProcess or ShellExecute
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    ShellExecute is easier
    Code:
    ShellExecute(ghWnd,"OPEM","C:\MyFile.exe",NULL,NULL,TRUE);

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    Especially if you use OPEN rather than OPEM

    You can pass NULL for that parameter and the default action will be used (which may NOT be open )
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