How to run an exe file in a java program

Hi,
Can somebody tell me how to run an exe file in a java program.
Thank you!

Yes, java.lang.Runtime.exec().
Read this carefully before you do:
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-12-2000/jw-1229-traps.html
Don't write a line of code before you're reviewed and understood the article completely. - MOD

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