[GLLUG] c++ help sanitizing

Clay Dowling clay at lazarusid.com
Fri Sep 19 16:11:33 EDT 2008


Mike wrote:
> I think the system() function is a standard C (ISO 89, 99) function that 
> always uses the shell, (cmd.exe, bash, <whatever's system dependant>).
> 
> I'd think it'd be better to use CreateProcess() or something, that 
> doesn't use the shell at all.
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms682425.aspx

You're right, I meant CreateProcess.

msdn is definitely the right place to look for code examples.

Okay, I'm off to buy beer ingredients.

Clay


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