Visual Basic :: Launch Program From VB

Launch/close Program For Another Program
I help out at a Boys & Girls Club in their computer lab. They recently got a copy of Sim City 3000 donated, but this program is having issues with their Windows XP OS. If you go here, "SimCity 3000 restarts spontaneously when exiting", you can see the problem we are encountering. I was wondering if writing a small program to launch SimCity 3000, then catch it when it exits and force it to close down programmatically is possible? If so, how difficult would it be? I assume it would require several various API calls.

Launch A Program Withing Vb Program
Can anyone tell me how to launch an outside program by clicking on a button or something within a vb program that I am writing?

Launch A Program By Opening Another Program?
I made a application which works with IE. i want to make it launched automatically when IE is opened.? is this possible ?

a novice

How To Launch A Program From Vb
HI,

i have done an vb interface of a program for a vision system, but of course i would need to launch it from another interface containing the list of all the program that i will do.

Could you help me to lauch my program, lets say from a combo list.

Thanks,

chatoon.

Launch Program
How can you launch control panel from a command button?

Launch A Program From VB6
I am trying to develop a program that will launch Adobe reader to read a form that I made. I have a common dialog box opening up the pdf files, butmy problem is that I can't get it to launch once I select a file. I'm relatively new to the VB programming so it might be something simple, but I do not know how to resolve this. Can anyone help out please??

This is the only code that I have on the form so far. This works, but will not launch the adobe program.

Private Sub CmdFind_Click()
CommonDialog1.Filter = "PDF Files(*.pdf)|*.pdf|Word Documents (*.doc)|*.doc"
CommonDialog1.ShowOpen

End Sub

Thanks for any help..

Launch Another Program
How to launch another program in VB when i click a button?

Launch A Program ...
I want to make a program vb as cd autorun. how do I let launch a program that is on the CD, in the same directory of my prog VB, without specifying the unity of destination therefore don't I know unites him CD it is in D or in E or in F ???

Launch Program
Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know how to launch the Peachtree Accounting program from inside Visual Basic so that it will open up a company? I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

Launch One Program To From Another
Hi everyone !
Here is what I am trying to do :

I am building an application ( App1 ) . There is a button in this application that will have to open another program made by me ( App2 ). I know the Shell/ShellExecute method along with retrieving Command when opening from an associated file, but this time, I think it will not do it.
I need to pass a parameter from App1 to App2, not only opening it...
Somebody has a clear idea on how I should proceed ?
While I am here, somebody knows, when I launch an associated file, how to avoid to launch a second occurence of my app if it is already opened, just adding the file to the current opened application ?
Thanx a lot

Launch A Program In VBS
In VB, if you want to launch a program you can do:

Code:
Shell "C:windowsapp.exe"

is there an equivalent of this in VBS, or do I have to use that silly WScript.Shell thingy? I don't get it!

Please Help - Trying To Launch A Program Within VB...
I am writing an application that should launch an instance of another windows application, say Microsoft WORD. I have been able to launch the program from my code outside of the application, but I am trying to launch it within the application itself... in a control of some sort. Is this possible?? If it is, can someone help??

Thanks,
Ron

Next Program To Launch Goes Transparent
I was reading a forum, I looked at a guys desktop and he had a transparent messenger?
I noticed a quicklaunch icon called "tuning"

Are you able to do this kinda program with visual basic?
when u got that program open, all programs u open after it would open as transparent

Launch A Running Program
Hello all...

I have a weird request.

I need to do something with an application that is already running in the systray.

I would like to create a utility that can look in the systray and if "programB" is running then bring it up on the screen.

If this can be done, can this also been accomplished. There is a "Transfer Now" button on the front of "programB" and I would like to perform the click on this button if the program can in fact be brought up from the systray.

To do this manually with a mouse the user would double-click the icon in the systray and then click transfer now. So I would like to do the manual steps automatically with a little utility.

Any ideas.

GarryB

Launch Program When CD Is Inserted
Hello everybody,

I need to develop a small program which is to be copied in the CD and when the CD is inserted in the CD ROM, I need to launch the application and do some work.

Would you please help me where to start ??

Thanks.

Launch Program And Get HWnd
How can I launch an application and get it's hWnd? I can't simply use FindWindow(), because there is more than one open window with the the caption.

Is there a function to launch an application that returns the hWnd? Or any other method?

Launch A Pdf File From Vb Program
What is the eaisest way to launch a .pdf file from a VB program?

How To Launch A DLL When A Program Starts?
I want a dll to load with a program... how do i do it?

Anyone Know How To Launch A Program In The Taskbar?
ive seen this done before.. where you input a application's locations and the program will open the application in the systray, and when its clicked it restores it

anyone know how to do this?

Launch A Program And Wait For It To End!! How??
I have made an autorun program for my friend that automatically detects whether a certain codecs is installed. If not, it will launch a setup EXE file which installs the codecs. Now I want the program to wait for the setup program to end, and then continue launching the application... How do I do this??

I have found an article here on VB World but it generates errors.

WinME : Overflow
W2K : Says something like the entry does not exist in the library (using API)

HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!

How To Launch Program After Installation Using PDW?
Hi All

I have a project I have written in VB6 that I am deploying in Package and
Deployment Wizard. I have hacked the setup1.vbp and produced a couple of
customised features such as license agreement forms etc.

I am having trouble with writing code that launches the installed program after
setup?
At the end of the installation I want a message box that asks the user if
they want to launch the newly installed program.

Does anyone know how I would change the frmSetup1.frm to do this and launch
the new program?

Thanks Steven

How To Launch Program After Installation Using PDW?
Hi All

I have a project I have written in VB6 that I am deploying in Package and
Deployment Wizard. I have hacked the setup1.vbp and produced a couple of
customised features such as license agreement forms etc.

I am having trouble writing code that launches the installed program after
setup?
At the end of the installation I want a message box that asks the user if
they want to launch the newly installed program.

Does anyone know how I would change the frmSetup1.frm to do this and launch
the new program?

Thanks Steven

Executables - How Do I Launch One .EXE Program From Another .EXE?
Hi
I want to run one executable (say Program1.exe) then automatically Kill it when it's done (say by launching Program2.exe from Program1.exe, which kills Program1.exe)
I know how to do it manually by creating a Kill control in Program1.exe and clicking on it
But of course Program1.exe can't kill itself, can it.
Thanks
eon

Launch A Program When Windows Starts
How can i make my program open when windows starts? I know i can put it in the start folder to open when windows loads, but what other options do i have? I want it to open every time the system starts up and under ever user. Maye i can ise the registry. But im not sure whats the best way of doing this.

How Can I Do A Program Like Quick Launch In Windows?
I have some small images.
I want : When I move the mouse on the image,it will be like bevel.Is it possible to do it?
Thanks a lot.

Launch My Program When Windows Starts Up
No, its not like all the other questions you find here (well, it may, but I couldn't find any)

Im making sort of setup program that begins in DOS, then it starts windows, and then it continues in windows (or another program runs when windows is ready) I know you have the Run registry folder, but its only once it has to run, and besides, I have to do this in DOS. Isn't there anywhere a parameter I can set in DOS so Windows knows it has to run a certain program when it is started up and then delete this parameter so it only runs once?

Thanks,
WP

How To Check OS Version At Program Launch
I have a program that was written on a Windows 2000 box. The program will
run on a Win 9x box, but with limited functionality. My question: how can
I check the OS before running the program? I want to issue a disclaimer to
anyone running Win 9x.

Thanks in advance
RC

Search Cd Roms And Launch A Program
Hi I have this VBScript that will search through all of the cd-roms on the computer to find a file. Once that file is found it creates a variable for the drive letter so i can lauch other programs using the variable.

This is my script:

Dim fs, d, dc, fileToSearch, driveLetter
Set fs = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set dc = fs.Drives

fileToSearch = "setup.exe"

For Each d in dc
if d.DriveType = 4 then
if fs.FileExists(d.Path + "" + fileToSearch) then
driveLetter = d.DriveLetter
exit for
end if
end if
Next

What i want to know is, say the drive with the disk in is F:. How do i launch a program using the variable. For instance in ms dos batch i could have used the %cdrom% variable. whats the VBscript alternative.

I hope this makes sense. if not i can rephrase it for you.

many thanks.

Trapping Parameters By Launch Of Program
Hi all,

I'm really a newbie.
How can I trap (read in my program) the parameters which where giving at the
launch of the my program?

thanks for any tips
Danny

Another Browser Launch Program (different Scenario)
ok, I have been reviewing the other questions regarding browser launching, but those scenarios were different than what i needed.

1. I am using a rich text box*.
2. This RTB* is not specifically used to type in URLs. There will be other things contained in the same box as well (this program is kinda like a wordpad program.)
but when a URL is typed, VB.net already shows it as a URL, so when it is clicked, i need it to launch a browser.

3. I would also Like it to launch the default browser, as i use firefox while my friends are still in the IE era.

4. Instead of reusing any browsers that are already opened, i need it to open a fresh window each time.

When researching this question, #2 was always the thing that got in the way.

any suggestions?

Launch VB Program Before Windows Logon
Hi,
I want to launch my VB program before windows logon. I am using Win 2000 & XP. I done a part which is adding my file path in Registry (HKLM....Run directory). When I reboot a system, system loading Windows logon, task bar, desktop...my program loads. I don't want the user to select any of other program before my program loads. Pls help me.
Thanks in advance.
MAK

Editing The Registry To Launch My Program At Startup?
I know I need to use the win API of sorts to create a registry key to launch my program with windows. It's just basically my own personal little launch center... And rather than using the startup section (where my GF can delete the link - as she often does for no apparent reason) I'd like to have it in the registry where it will still come up but she will be sure not to find it =)

Thanks

Mike

Launch Another Program...why Doesn't My Code Work?
Code:
Private Sub cmdInst1_Click()
If lblStatus.Caption = "iPaq Status: Device Connected" Then
'ShowProps App.Path & "InstallersVideosetup.exe", Me.hwnd
'ShowProps "F:iPaq Installer FINALInstallersVideosetup.exe", Me.hwnd
'ShellExecute Me.hwnd, vbNullString, "setup.exe", vbNullString, App.Path & "InstallersVideo", SW_SHOWNORMAL
ShellExecute Me.hwnd, vbNullString, "setup.exe", vbNullString, "F:iPaq Installer FINALInstallersVideo", SW_SHOWNORMAL
Else
MsgBox "Please put your iPaq in the hot-sync cradle.", vbOKOnly, "Error"
End If
End Sub

I've tried to use ShellExecute and ShellExecuteEx from the WinAPI, both with no success. I need to launch a program that is in a subfolder of the VB program.

EX: App.Path & "InstallersVideoSetup.exe" is the program I need to run.

How To Launch An External Program, And Have Fields Filled In?
In my specific project I want to launch Internet Explorer, and have the address field filled with an address I specify.

Or to make this more general I want to launch whatever Windows has set as default browser, and in the address field have whatever i specify in VB.

Thanks!

Auto Launch Vb Program From Associated File Extension
I created a VB program to view tif images. I've associated the "tif" extension in windows with this program. When a user doubl-clicks a "tif" file in explorer, how do I obtain the name of the file that was double-clicked so I know what to open?

Thanks

Double Clicking On A File To Launch Your Program
I want to double click on a file(lets say a *.txt file) and get it to launch my program(lets say a text editor that has a rich text box to load a file into) and have it load the file right into the rich text box with out the user doing anything other than double clicking the original file?
thanks yall

Receiving A System Parameter At Program Launch In VB6
Is there a function in VB6 to retrieve a command line parameter passed to a VB application at launch?

For example, if I have a program named quiz.exe, and launch it from a run line with a parameter, for example

quiz.exe /reset

what function can I use within the program to capture the "/reset" and assign it to a variable?

Some example code would be helpful, and most appreciated.

Thanks

Using VB In Access To Launch Another Program With A Specific File
I'm a little confused and I'm hoping that someone here can help me out. I'm developing an information system for work as part of a school project and I'm stuck...

I am trying to use the Shell() command in the VB associated with Access 2003 to call a specific program and file. Both, unfortunately, contain spaces. Using quotes, I am able to get it to recognize "Microsoft Office" as a full name, but the path to the specific files contains spaces and I can't change them (they are corporate locations). So, my first question is how do I get Shell() to recognize a file path with spaces in it (I'll put my example below).

Another question I have is in regards to calling the actual program. I'm pretty sure that most people who will be using the information system will have the same path to the specific program on their computer (Access, Excel, Word, Explorer, Outlook, etc), but is there another way to get VB to open a file by the path (with spaces) to the file name and it will recognize that it needs to use the users specific file defaults to determine which file to open?

Here is the code I'm currently using to do this that does not work with spaces in the path to the file to open (with some changes to protect the innocent):

Private Sub UUOInvoiceNavLabel_Click()
On Error GoTo Err_UUOInvoiceNavLabel_Click

    Dim stAppName As String
    Dim filePath As String

    stAppName = "C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOFFICE11MSACCESS.exe G:File FolderFile FolderInvoiceInvoicing.mdb"
    Call Shell(stAppName, 1)

Exit_UUOInvoiceNavLabel_Click:
    Exit Sub

Err_UUOInvoiceNavLabel_Click:
    MsgBox Err.Description
    Resume Exit_UUOInvoiceNavLabel_Click
End Sub

Any help would be greatly appreciated because I know I'm going to continue to encounter this problem with other programs. If the file path doesn't look right, it's "path to Office (Space) Path to file" with spaces in some of the folder names.

thanks!
Erik

Cant Launch Program Using Shell(&"....&")
hey dudes,
i've got a very simple form
with 2 buttons on it
each button is supposed to open a different program (game)

i've tried

Code:
Private Sub Command1_Click()
Dim retval
retval = Shell("C:Program FilesRockstar GamesGTA San Andreasgta_sa.exe")
Unload Me
End Sub

now the game (gta_sa) dosnt launch but when i look in task manager gta_sa.exe is indeed running.

so i'm guessing that the shell thing only works for certain progs like internet exploer etc.
is there any quick way i can get it to launch the game.
simulate a double click on gta_sa.exe for eg??

thanks
james

How To Launch A App From A App
Lets say I have Installer.exe, how I can make a an app to launch Installer.exe ?

Launch VB On Web
I am trying to launch a VB program from my website on my webserver. I want this program to run on the webserver and not on the client machine. Is this possible??

Thanks,

Bobby

Launch Exe
Hello

Is it possible to launch an exe by code?

Thanks

Exe Will Not Launch
I am having a problem with a standalone activex exe I am trying to build. My app runs fine through VB. But when I build an exe to and try to launch the the exe the app will not launch it simply beeps and nothing else. I have looked in task manager to make sure its not locking up but its not there.

I added a msgbox to sub Main() which is where the app is set to start from. The messagebox never shows up.

I added a logging to sub Main() which is where the app is set to start from. The log never populates.

I copied my project to a backup folder and removed alot of the references and components to see if that helps and no luck.

I added a blank form and set it to load instead of my mainform on startup. That didn't work.

Has anyone seen this? I am all out of ideas and would like to get this working.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Vb6 App Will Not Launch
I have an app that is used on 50 machines. This app undergoes many revisions. My last compiled revision was implemented on all 50 machines. On 49 machines this revision works fine. On one machine, running the application results in an immediate shutdown. No error messages. It's as if the application never launched. Does anyone have any ideas as to what might cause this behavior?

Re-launch .exe
hi,

how to re-lauch .exe created in vb? if you click a button re-launch software will exit and run again?

regards,
monxxx

Launch A .bat From Vb?
Hello all,

How do I launch a .bat from vb? I have tried a system("c:.bat") and a shell("c:.bat"). Neither one of these worked for me. Could anyone give me any direction on how to do this?

Thanks,
Randy

Launch IE 7
Does anyone know if IE 7 uses the same shell command to open IE to a specific website like:

iexplore.exe www.yahoo.com

Thanks

What Is The Best Way To Launch An App Through IE?
I have a VB program I wrote and want to be able to launch it on the viewer's side from their browser when they click a button on the web page. What is the best way to do this? Do I need to have a signed activex created that is like a loader... that once the user lets it run, it checks to see if the program is already installed and if not, download it to their machine and then run it automatically? I know I could let the user download and install it but I'm trying to auto-load/run it from the web browser. Would a java routine work better? Kind of like what gotomypc.com does. They have a java program that is the app that runs but its loaded onto the user's machine first.

Thanks!

Launch Program From VB

Is there a command where you just use a stringed file name to launch (or open) any program? (EXE)