Embedding an external executable inside a C# program

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Simplest way, leading on from what Will said:

  1. Add the .exe using Resources.resx

  2. Code this:

    string path = Path.Combine(Path.GetTempPath(), "tempfile.exe");  
File.WriteAllBytes(path, MyNamespace.Properties.Resources.MyExecutable);
Process.Start(path);

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