Start exe as child of explorer.exe

[kiboost]

Try this :

#include <File.au3>

Func RunFromExplorer($exePath = "")
    If $exePath = "" Then Return

    Local $szDrive, $szDir, $szFName, $szExt
    $paths = _PathSplit($exePath, $szDrive, $szDir, $szFName, $szExt)
    $workingPath = $szDrive&$szDir
    ConsoleWrite($workingPath&@CR)

    $HotKey = "^!j" ; CTRL + ALT + U
    $shortcutPath = @DesktopDir & "\TmpLauncher.lnk"
    FileCreateShortcut($exePath, $shortcutPath, $workingPath, "", "", $exePath, $HotKey, "0", @SW_SHOWNORMAL); create a shortcut
    Send($HotKey) ; send the combination of key for open the software
    sleep(500)
    FileDelete($shortcutPath)
EndFunc


RunFromExplorer("C:\Windows\notepad.exe")
sleep(1000)
RunFromExplorer("C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe")
Exit

Works only first time. then you need to close/reopen session ...

http://discuss.pcmag.com/forums/thread/1004433200.aspx

[orbs]

true, it is not flexible, and considering the non-robustness of virtual keystrokes compared to direct calls, i'd advise against using this technique as a general all-purpose solution. that's why i suggested to use a shortcut keys combination that is unlikely to be in use (you can do that with FileCreateShortcut although not manually from the .lnk properties dialog). and in your scenario, you seem to need it on a regular basis, so no point in deleting or changing the shortcut or the keys combination.

[kiboost]

well, I would need four or five such shortcut, so I could create them on the fly from logon startscript, and then just use them without creating/deleting them. Not a very nice way but should work.

[johnmcloud]

My last shot on this:

;johnmcloud

_RunFromExplorer("notepad.exe")
Sleep(1000)
_RunFromExplorer("calc.exe")

Func _RunFromExplorer($ExePath = "")
    If $ExePath = "" Then SetError(1, 0, 0)
    $objShell = ObjCreate("Shell.Application")
    $objShell.FileRun
    WinWait("[CLASS:#32770]", "")
    ControlSetText("[CLASS:#32770]", "", "Edit1", $ExePath)
    ControlClick("[CLASS:#32770]", "", "Button2")
EndFunc   ;==>_RunFromExplorer

Tested on XP and CLASS maybe change on ther o.s. Pratically i'll open the Run Dialog Box and write the path of the software, so it start with explorer parent

Result:

Edited October 2, 2013 by johnmcloud

[kiboost]

WOW

Works perfectly on win7pro x64

Will test executing it from domain logon script (executed by system)

[kiboost]

johnmcloud, you win !

Works perfectly from admin netlogon !

Also works with python ;-)

Many thanks for your help !!!

[johnmcloud]

Cool, i have win

You are welcome