How do I launch an EXE from Flash SWF using ActionScript?

Question

I want my Flash SWF to open an external EXE from the native operating system and I have tried:

protected function LaunchExe():void {
    flash.system.fscommand("exec","Test.exe");
}

But nothing happens. Am I doing something wrong with this command or do I need to something entirely differently?

Just wondering if you ever go the answer to this? I'm trying to open up a .exe file using a button in my Flash project, any help appreciated, thanks :) — user2945651
No, I did not. Kind of gave up on that feature for my app. Sorry. — Brian T Hannan
ah okay, I managed to sort it in the end now anyway, Thanks for the reply :) — user2945651

calvillo calvillo · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-24T14:57:30

It works only from within a projector file (executable Flash), and if you are running it like that, the application you are trying to launch should be in a subdirectory called fscommand.

From Adobe:

The exec command runs in the subdirectory fscommand only. In other words, if you use the exec command to call an application, the application must reside in a subdirectory named fscommand. The exec command works only from within a Flash projector file.

How do I launch an EXE from Flash SWF using ActionScript?

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