Launch C# .Net Application from C++

Question

Is it possible to launch a C#.Net (2.0) application from an application written in C++???

Thanks,

EDIT: Cool - so I just have to know where the app is:

LPTSTR szCmdline = _tcsdup(TEXT("C:\\Program Files\\MyApp -L -S"));
CreateProcess(NULL, szCmdline, /* ... */);

aJ. · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-16 09:58:38Z

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You can launch any EXE using CreatePocess or ShellExecute API. ( including C#.Net)

answered May 16, 2010 at 9:58

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So the fact that it is a .Net app is irrelevant?

Yes, These APIs allow you to launch any EXEs

Maja Piechotka · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-16 10:02:57Z

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Yes - for example using system function or CreateProcess \ CreateProcessW \ CreateProcessA [or fork+ exexif you use *nix + mono]

answered May 16, 2010 at 9:57

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Do you know if this is a blocking function - will my app hang?