>Hi Miguel,
>
>ShellExecute doesn't return the value that GetExitCodeProcess needs. It returns the instance handle, not the process handle, which is what's required. If you were to start the process with CreateThread() I think (but am not 100% sure) that you'll get the value you need.
>
>If you're just trying to shut down another application, look at my FAQ on the subject. It show's how to close another windows program.
>
>hth,

I want to log the activities of a user.
then i will have a form to "autostart" form a folder, a program: ej: autocad clicking in a dwg file.
for that I think i must use the ShellExecute api call.
then I mus log when it close autocad, then I think I use GetExitCodeProcess.

Am I lost???
:(

wher are you FAQ??
(My Icq number is 3813422 if u have ICQ.)
thanks.