Better way then System()

Is there a function better then system to execute console commands?

I would like to start and stop a service, but it's pretty annoying using the system() command because it tells you everything that's happening and makes my window look messy.

not that i know but system(""); is the shortest and easiest way to do it.

Originally Posted by Matrix_NEO006

not that i know but system(""); is the shortest and easiest way to do it.

I'm aware of how to use system, but I don't want everything that's happening popping up on the screen.

Basically the core of it would be calling these functions..

OpenSCManager()
OpenService
StartService() / StopService() or ControlService() with start/stop params
CloseServiceHandle()

Here's a fun sample from MS;
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/libr...74(VS.85).aspx

Or you can use WMI (Win32_Service class) but that involves COM which I doubt would make any sense right now

there you go thats a good example.

you can clear the screen too with system("cls"); if it's getting too messy... just tossin that out.

Better way then System()

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