Calling the "run" app using Shell()

[Siberd]

Hello.
I'd like to include a hyperlink in my vb6 app. I figured the easy way to do this would be to use the run command (as in the start menu) and send the href to that thus executing it. However i am having trouble determining which shell app i should call to do this.
Unfortunatley I've not spent as much time with vb as i'd have liked to and am a little rusty at which shell cmd does what, and which ones are even valid. Any pointers would be helpful
Also, if there is any easier way of creating a mailto: hyperlink in vb6 i would be very appriecative.
Many thanks /Sib
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[Dav1e]

Hi,

Dont know if this is what you mean but could you not simply use the VB Shell command to run your application.

Something like this:

Shell("C:\MyProgram.exe",vbNormalFocus)

Hope this helps

Davie

 

[PraveenMenon]

Try these..

Shell ("explorer " & "YOUR_

http://WWW_ADDRESS_HERE")

Shell ("explorer mailto:" & "YOUR_EMAIL_ADDRESS_HERE&quot

All the Best
Praveen Menon
pcmin@rediffmail.com