I know in C++ there is a function
system(\"example.exe\");
that runs another program, put it requires the include stdlib.h
.
Check the MSDN page for CreateProcess for more information
There is CreateProcess to run a specific executable, or ShellExecute to run programs or open documents with their associated program.
If portability to other platforms is any issue at all, I'd stick with system. #including stdlib.h won't kill you ;)
I think you're looking for CreateProcess?