How to Run an EXE File in VB Code

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    • 1). Load the Visual Studio development program from the "Start" menu.

    • 2). Create a new Windows Forms project, give it a useful name and choose an appropriate file location.

    • 3). Create a new button in form 1 and call it "cmdshell."

    • 4). Double-click on the newly created "cmdshell" button to bring up the code window for it.

    • 5). Use the "shell" function to run an exe file; you must enclose the exact path to the exe file in double quotes and brackets. An example of the code would be as follows:

      "Shell("c:\windows\notepad.exe" , AppWinStyle.NormalFocus)"

    • 6). Run the program by pressing F5 and click the button on the form to load the exe file specified in the code.

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