To run an EXE, use the ShellExecute Win32API function.

To execute DLL functions, there's no need to use Win32 API functions. Just take a look to the DECLARE - DLL command in the VFP's Help.

Vlad

>Using RUN or ! on command can run the shell command.
>But of cos, so poor if you want to open WinZip32 but a Dos Prompt
>comes out first!! ~_~"
>2nd, if possible to call DLL functions?!
>In case you know what function the DLL provides...
>Such as other VB self make DLL!
>
>Of cos, if success, then find out how to use systray or some other
>window provided utilties... ^_^;