How to run a command in cmd using c# [duplicate]

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I have a exe file in a folder and another .mobi file in the same folder.

I usually open cmd set the path to that folder and then type the command in cmd which will be "xyz.exe strip_source 123.mobi "

I need to do this automatically using c#.

I saw few post here but none of them say how to do this.

I tired using process.start but that just starts the cmd.exe.

Can someone guide me through this?

Process.Start is exactly how you would start an external process. What did you try and how did it not work as expected? — David
– David, Commented Oct 9, 2014 at 13:27
Check the following post: stackoverflow.com/questions/1469764/run-command-prompt-commands — kevingoos
– kevingoos, Commented Oct 9, 2014 at 13:29
Guys..Process.Start opens the cmd...that working and i have tried that before..But what i wanted to do is : 1. Open cmd 2.It should automatically set path to example this directory "E:\MPC\Test" which contiins a exe while which will run only through a cmd command. 3.After setting the path a command should be passed in cmd which is "xyz.exe strip_source 123.mobi "..I tried following many methods used in internet and was not successful and i'm new to c#..:) Please be kind :D — mohad
– mohad, Commented Oct 10, 2014 at 15:33

DDos Schwagins · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-09 13:30:23Z

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Did You try this ?

System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("your_path");

answered Oct 9, 2014 at 13:30

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Core_F · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-09 13:31:02Z

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Process.Start is still the correct answer, you just have to set the parameters correctly.

Here are some very basic examples: http://www.dotnetperls.com/process

answered Oct 9, 2014 at 13:31

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mohad Over a year ago

This worked : Directory.SetCurrentDirectory(@"C:\Users\mohad\Desktop\Convert"); string strCmdText; strCmdText = "/C kindletool.exe strip_source 123.mobi"; System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("CMD.exe", strCmdText);

MRebai · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-09 13:51:45Z

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You need to use something like the code below :

   //Create process
System.Diagnostics.Process pProcess = new System.Diagnostics.Process();

//strCommand is path and file name of command to run
pProcess.StartInfo.FileName = strCommand;

//strCommandParameters are parameters to pass to program
pProcess.StartInfo.Arguments = strCommandParameters;

pProcess.StartInfo.UseShellExecute = false;

//Set output of program to be written to process output stream
pProcess.StartInfo.RedirectStandardOutput = true;   

//Optional
pProcess.StartInfo.WorkingDirectory = strWorkingDirectory;

//Start the process
pProcess.Start();

//Get program output
string strOutput = pProcess.StandardOutput.ReadToEnd();

//Wait for process to finish
pProcess.WaitForExit();

answered Oct 9, 2014 at 13:51

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mohad Over a year ago

Thanks guys...will try out the above steps n let u know the results

mohad Over a year ago

Guys..Process.Start opens the cmd...that working and i have tried that before..But what i wanted to do is : 1. Open cmd 2.It should automatically set path to example this directory "E:\MPC\Test" which contiins a exe while which will run only through a cmd command. 3.After setting the path a command should be passed in cmd which is "xyz.exe strip_source 123.mobi "..I tried following many methods used in internet and was not successful and i'm new to c#..:)

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