[okeee]

(win xp, visual basics)

I would like to write a code that executes an application (.com file) in visual basics. Also, it has to have a timer (if possible), which automatically stops the application after 10 minutes. I have no idea how to do this?

[artur02]

What is the version of VB you are using?

[okeee]

The newest version... but to me it doesn't really matter.

[artur02]

Then it's VB.NET.

You can start an app from code with System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(). See description here.

You can drag a timer to the form from the toolbox. You can call Application.Exit() to terminate the app.