>We have written an VFP 5.0 application that will automatically check a specified location for a program update, copy the update, and then launch it automatically. We use the RUN command inside the VFP app to launch both VFP and FoxPro 2.6 applications. It runs fine unless the workstation has Windows NT on it. When the application runs, it copies the update, then a black DOS window appears, then the entire application shuts down.
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>Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
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>Bryan A. Jackson
>for Rudy Nieves
>FOCUS C.M.C.

Look in the files section here for the shellexecute class or check the one on my website. There are several api classes here that our GURUs have uploaded that you will find priceless!