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Posted by Mukul on October 25, 2001 at 7:47 AM

> u can use runtime exec()

> String command="cmd.exe /c start iexplore.exe http://www.artima.com/";

> Process p = Runtime.getRuntime().exec(command);

> have fun ;)

> this is the type of questions i mean. the ones "rude and obnoxious" people like me would answer. try asking "pls help me with my assignment. can you please post the codes here? the lecturer wants us to create a java application that has 6 buttons lined up in 3 x 2 matrix, the first button which will open winamp, the second button internet explorer, the third button to hang the system.. blah blah yadda yadda". probably i would be "rude and obnoxious" again ;)

Actually Chin, it is not that simple using Runtime.exec() does not behave like running the commands from command prompt. There is a fair bit of mystery behind Runtime.exec().

Please have a look at this article...

http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-12-2000/jw-1229-traps.html

• Thnx Hiran October 25, 2001 at 5:35 PM (0)
• win95/win NT Chin Loong October 25, 2001 at 9:01 AM (0)
• ah! Chin Loong October 25, 2001 at 8:57 AM (4)
  • Runtime.exec() Matt Gerrans October 25, 2001 at 10:38 PM (3)
    • So...what would be the best way? Hiran October 27, 2001 at 10:41 PM (2)
      • The best way to use Runtime.exec() (on Windows, that is) Matt Gerrans October 28, 2001 at 4:36 PM (1)
        • Thnx. Hiran October 28, 2001 at 8:33 PM (0)