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On 05/09/2012 07:30, Levi Nie wrote:
> my code:
> import os
> os.startfile(r'C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer.exe')
>
> the error:
> os.startfile(r'C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer.exe')
> WindowsError: [Error 2] : 'C:\\Program Files\\Internet Explorer.exe'
>
>
>

Because you've done something wrong.  If you'd like to tell us what 
you've done to find out where the problem is, we are far more likely to 
help.  Please remember that the rates of pay here are amongst the lowest 
in the world :)

-- 
Cheers.

Mark Lawrence.