WScript.Shell vs. ShellExecute

[EmmaLu]

Can someone tell me the difference between using WScript.Shell and ShellExecute?

I want to make the best choice in my VFP8 application where I allow users to open MS-Word, Excel, PDF files, play audio and video files and view websites.

Thanks

 

[Mike Gagnon]

EmmaLu

WScript.Shell requires Windows Scripting to be installed on all the user's computers in order to work (Which some network admin will not permit) and ShellExecute is an API call that requires nothing else.

Mike Gagnon

If you want to get the best response to a question, please check out FAQ184-2483 first.

 

[EmmaLu]

Thanks Mike that is what I wanted to know.