How can I start the command prompt...

Hi,
Just wondering if there is a way to start the command prompt (cmd.exe, Win2K), input a command with switches (-a, /s, etc.) and execute it from my program?
It would also be a big help if there was a way to keep the window open. (The results of the command appear in the window of cmd.exe, but it will close if done from the RUN applet.) My program is a front end to a Console application.

I have given myself a headache trying to figure it out, so any help is VERY much appreciated!!

Thanks,
Scott

Just use the Shell command
But the window won't stay open after the end of the process

Shell MyPrompt,Constant
where MyPrompt is a string containing your command line
ex : "c:\program files\MyDosApp\MyDosApp.exe -a -b -c"
You will be prompted the possible values for Constant after typing the ,

or use
Dim dummy as long
dummy=Shell(MyPrompt,Constant)

This works the same, I don't know the difference

BTW, I also give myself headaches trying to make a graphical interface ;)

Actully shell doesn't have to return anything if you aren't concerned if it was a successful load or not...

You could do:

VB Code:

Shell "c:\windows\notepad.exe", vbNormalFocus

Michael