C - system function - Running another program

Introduction

The system() function directs your program to run another program or to issue a command. For example:

system("dir"); 

The preceding statement directs the operating system to issue the dir command.

The following code shows how to use two system() functions.

Demo

#include <stdio.h> 
#include <stdlib.h> 

int main() //www .  ja  v  a 2  s  .  c o  m
{ 
   printf("Press Enter to list the file:"); 
   getchar(); 
   system("dir");      /* Windows only */ 
   //system("clear");    /* Mac - Unix */ 
   puts("That's better"); 
   return(0); 
}

Result

The code includes the stdlib.h header file, which is required for the system() function to work.

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