Launching file associated with an application?

microsoft.public.dotnet.framework

10 Feb 2006 3:53 PM

Marlon R

What is the object and method (Win32 Api if there is no framework classes)
to use to start an application by using the non executeable file?

e.g. Starting Word by launching a word file (.doc)

10 Feb 2006 4:16 PM

Marlon R

Found the answer:
frawework class: System.Diagnostics.Process.Start
Win32: ShellExecute / ShellExecuteEx

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"Marlon R" <yardi4life@online.nospam> wrote in message
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> What is the object and method (Win32 Api if there is no framework classes)
> to use to start an application by using the non executeable file?
>
> e.g. Starting Word by launching a word file (.doc)
>

13 Feb 2006 3:21 AM

Peter Huang" [MSFT]

Hi

I am glad that you have found the answer.
And I think your experience will benefit the community!

Best regards,

Peter Huang
Microsoft Online Partner Support

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