VbScript - Process vs Shell

Hi
Can anyone help me wich is the best way to execute a VbScript in Vsual Basic
the script can be for example the next below:
Dim fso, MyFile
Set fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set MyFile = fso.CreateTextFile("c:\Temp\testfile.txt", True)
MyFile.WriteLine("This is a test.")
This script basically creates a file testfile.txt"in the dir c:\Temp
What i want to know is which is the best way to run this script is using Process or Shell and what are the advantages or disadvantages of using it
Also the type of scripts that i need to run doesn't need any kind of window or error control
Best regards,
Tiago Oliveira
Dim fso, MyFile
Set fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set MyFile = fso.CreateTextFile("c:\Temp\testfile.txt", True)
MyFile.WriteLine("This is a test.")
For my understaning it is VB6 not VB.NET, you could read this
thread to get where to post this issue.
remember make the reply as answer and vote the reply as helpful if it helps.

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