To answer my own question - this is one working possibility using boost::process::extend... #include #include int main() {         boost::filesystem::path myPath(".........toRun.exe.......");         auto set_own_window = [](auto & exec)         {             exec.creation_flags |= boost::detail::winapi::CREATE_NEW_CONSOLE_;             std::cerr << "in set_own_window" << std::endl; /* just for debugging */         };         bp::child c(myPath, "argument1", boost::process::extend::on_setup=set_own_window);     return 0; } This works. Is it the right approach, or is there a better way? Best wishes, Chris. On 05/10/2017 17:14, Chris Rodgers wrote:

Hi,

I'm trying to use Boost 1.65.1's boost::process::child in a Windows console program.

At the moment, the child process is launched in the same console window as the parent.

Is there an option to make a new console window for the child?

The pre-boost-incorporation version of boost::process seemed to allow manipulation of the startupInfo struct directly (e.g. https://stackoverflow.com/questions/43582022/boostprocess-hide-console-on-wi...) and then a win32_launch call. But this seems to have been removed now?

Any tips gratefully received.

Thanks,

Chris.