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need to get to C: prompt in dos from C++, HOW?
Name: David Date: February 2, 2001 at 10:00:19 Pacific
Comment:
i need the syntax for accessing a C: prompt in dos and preferably syntax for executing commands at the prompt. please email it to me
Name: mr o Date: February 5, 2001 at 01:37:49 Pacific
Reply:
you can load up the command prompt by executing the command.com, eg system("\command.com"); or use spawn etc if you want to execute dos comands use the same command.
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Name: b.hart Date: February 12, 2001 at 02:46:24 Pacific
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