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I can't seem to find a function that executes another program without running my processer at 100%. I'm running Windows. I tried all the FAQ's entries. system() is really slow, plus it runs my processor at 100%; spawn* runs at 100% too; so does exec*; CreateProcess runs my DOS program in a new window (I want it to run in the same window); and ShellExecute runs at 100%.
What would everyone suggest using?
It doesn't do that by default... check your process creation flags and startupinfo structure and make the required changes. All parameters are fully explained in the Platform SDK.Quote:
Originally Posted by dwks
-Rog
Thanks . . . I got it to open in the same window [edit](CreateProcess(), that is)[/edit], and now it too is running my processor at 100%. It must be my OS . . . Windows 98se if that helps.
Did you consider taht the program you are running might just use 100% of your CPU?
It doesn't. If I run it myself, the CPU runs at about 2%. Besides, I've tried all sorts of programs.
Then provide a testcase.
You mean, post the program I'm trying to run?