I'm trying to modify a command line C program and I want to add a feature so that the console is hidden when the program is run. In other words I don't want to see a dos window in the middle of my screen when i run that program. Any ideas on how to do it. I searched google but I could only find solutions that are either to complicated or don't pertain to my question.

Well, you could write it as a windows application just not bothering with any windows, instead of as a console app.

also, i've got a program that can be used to run dos/console based progs which will hide the cmd.exe window from the user. i'll post it later on when i get home from work!

Well I compiled this as a windows app and it works perfectly and no dos windows. Thanks for the idea.

ShowWindow(FindWindow("WindowName", NULL), SW_HIDE);

// Hides window but Class Name and Window Name might be switched, sorry dont have MSN on me.