running a program

sentmemail · Aug 6, 2003

hi,
how can i start a .exe program using .vbs ?
thanks

PHV · Aug 6, 2003

Try something like this:

Code:

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject(&quot;WScript.Shell&quot;)
WshShell.Run &quot;\path\to\prog.exe arg1 arg2 ... argN&quot;

The syntax:
object.Run strCommand, intWindowStyle, bWaitOnReturn

Hope This Help
PH.

sentmemail · Aug 6, 2003

thanks PHV..
how can i find out what are the methods (eg. run) that can be used with WshShell ??

PHV · Aug 7, 2003

Feel free to read the FAQ...
Dilettante has responded here: faq329-3578

Hope This Help
PH.

sentmemail · Aug 7, 2003

thanks...
btw, do you have a script that allow me to check whether a specific hotfix
is installed on 100 computers?

sentmemail · Aug 7, 2003

do you know why
Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell&quot

WshShell.Run "\path\to\prog.exe arg1 arg2 ... argN"

runs when i double click on the .vbs file
but doesn't run when i use it as a logon script?