InstantForum 2017-1 FinalStrataFrame Forumhttp://forum.strataframe.net/StrataFrame ForumTue, 09 Jun 2026 00:17:18 GMT20http://forum.strataframe.net/FindPost6826.aspxHow would I start an external program (like notepad) from within visual basic .net and then wait for notepad to be closed before resuming execution? <br> <br> The link I'm providing used to be the good ole way to do it in VB6.<br> <br> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/129796<br> <br> Any ideas?Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:04:51 GMTStarkMikehttp://forum.strataframe.net/FindPost6827.aspx[codesnippet]Dim loProcess As System.Diagnostics.Process</P><P>loProcess = System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("notepad.exe")<BR>loProcess.WaitForExit()[/codesnippet]Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:04:51 GMTTrent L. Taylor