Is it possible to link any other program in the system by using C++

Question

I want to create a program which open a program from my computer disk when user enter it's name, or to open web page when condition satisfy in the program, is it possible, if yes, how? Please describe it.

Answer 1

yes it is possible...

you can include stdlib.h
then type

system("start my_drive/file_location/app_name.exe");

to start specified program ... replace the variables according to your choice.

to open browser

system ("start chrome.exe");

to open a website try

system ("start https:\\www.mysite.com");

this will open the site in system's default browser.

I HOPE IT MAYBE​ HELPFUL

Answer 2

Saket, is there any necessacity to include system header file <system.h>

Answer 3

Saket it is giving an error, program is not working

Answer 4

Saket, just check my code I have just tried it, it's not working here.😢😢

Answer 5

for more info u can mail me the problem at [e-mail]

Answer 6

in my profile,

Answer 7

yes it is possible...

you can include stdlib.h
then type

system("start my_drive/file_location/app_name.exe");

to start specified program ... replace the variables according to your choice.

to open browser

system ("start chrome.exe");

to open a website try

system ("start https:\\www.mysite.com");

this will open the site in system's default browser.

I HOPE IT MAYBE​ HELPFUL

Answer 8

not necessary to include system.h. ... but include stdlib.h

Answer 9

it works on Windows and Linux with respective commands

Answer 10

where's the code?