Running an .exe file with python

[Jeff Shannon]

Christian Reyes wrote:

> you should try the os.execv method
>
> >>> os.execv('c:\\yourapp.exe')
>
> christian
>
> "Steve Keri" <thefireinside at hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ea903c3a.0106221412.641fcf3 at posting.google.com...
> > Is there a way i can run an .exe file and install a program using
> > python? please help

Or possibly

>>> os.system("c:\\yourapp.exe")

I seem to remember something in the docs regarding execv & family,
and how their behavior differs between unix & win32, but don't recall
details offhand--you can always check the library reference for info
on the os module.

Jeff Shannon
Technician/Programmer
Credit International