Use VB to close an external Application (Resolved)

I have got VB to open my file, and run it using the Shell command, but is there a way to make VB close the program I opened after it has finished?

My program ends up running the same file multiple times, and it would be easier if it could close the program's automatically.


Any help would be Appreciated


(P.S. I dont want a code to close the VB application :))

Look into the TerminateProcess API.

You'll also need to use CreateToolhelp32SnapShot in conjunction with Process32First and Process32Next to retrieve the handle from the process ID (the process ID is the return value of VB's Shell function)

Thanks. I'll give it a try and get back to you :bigyello:

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n tell the window to close :)


these simple tasks would be easier on you if you are using the API Guide found at http://allapi.net AND API Spy from http://patorjk.com

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Hehehe... Well I got it working, thanks for the advice guys :)