What are the main differences between the two? I’m willing to run only another EXE from my (C++) application. Are there any differences when inheriting environments, security features etc?
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What are the main differences between the two? I’m willing to run only another EXE from my (C++) application. Are there any differences when inheriting environments, security features etc?
The main difference between
CreateProcessandShellExecuteis the following:CreateProcessis more oriented on low level andShellExecon the high user lever which see the user in explorer.For example using of
CreateProcessone can use command line which length is more asMAX_PATH. It has 32,768 characters restriction. You can also useCreateProcessto start program (if you have enough permissions) on another windows desktop like on the Logon Screen.Another example. You can use
ShellExecuteto start Control Panel or open any program which existed on the computer for editing of JPG filed for example. So you works withShellExecuteclose to the corresponding actions in the Windows Explorer.