Can we call an executable(.exe) from Java program

Hello ,
I have an executable file written using Vc++ ,i want to call it in my java program in such a way it should get executed and should start working
Is it possible if so please suggest me relative links and process how to do

If you want to invoke some application, check out the Runtime and ProcessBuilder API.
Moving to a more appropriate forum

Hi

I think the Runtime class encompasses the execution of native code. Runtime.getRuntime().exec("notepad.exe"); for example runs the notepad. Remember that either the exe is in the PATH or give complete path to it.

This exec() method returns a Process object through which you can have more control like killing the process itself.

The following is a sample program.

And please read the JavaWorld article "When Runtime.exec() won't". Once you start with external processes, this article is a must-read.

The java.lang.ProcessBuilder class makes it easier, but it simplifies the problems discussed in the Daconta article Rob quoted. You still must read it.