How to run/execute exe file in python?

Question

I still new with python. I try to run an

exe

file by using python. Can i know what should i use and import?

Ozgur Vatansever · Accepted Answer · 2015-02-16 06:31:16Z

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import subprocess

subprocess.call(['C:\\Temp\\a b c\\Notepad.exe', 'C:\\test.txt'])

import os

os.system(r'"C:/Documents and Settings/flow_model/flow.exe"')

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answered Feb 16, 2015 at 6:22

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kid · Accepted Answer · 2015-02-16 06:23:26Z

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import os
os.system("path_to_exe")

Try using this it will work for sure.

answered Feb 16, 2015 at 6:23

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GLHF · Accepted Answer · 2015-02-16 06:24:10Z

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Use subprocess module.

import subprocess
subprocess.Popen([r"path\filename.exe"]

answered Feb 16, 2015 at 6:24

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