>>I would like to compile this into a stand-alone EXE that requires to runtime DLLs or other supporting files.
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>Evan,
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>If this is just for launching VFP apps, I have a PRG that uses a class to read INI files that I'd be glad to pass your way. Or are you attempting to write a general launcher that can be used by VFP or VB apps?

It would be used to launch any exe. The reason I want to use C is that eventually the launch would also do runtime file updates as well and I don't want the exe locking any of them.