Process.Start opens multiple instances

Question

I have the following code:

Process.Start(Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.ProgramFilesX86) + "\\Internet Explorer\\iexplore.exe", "http:\\\\someurl.com");

It runs fine, but opens two instances of IE (Needless to say, I'm expecting one). Is there something obvious I'm missing here, or is it a more detailed issue? I'm using Visual C# 2010 Express if that matters, and .NET 4 Client Profile.

If IE is not your default browser you can use this method: stackoverflow.com/questions/3713206/… — sa_ddam213
– sa_ddam213, Commented Aug 22, 2013 at 4:56

sa_ddam213 · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-22 04:31:33Z

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Try removing the exe path to IExplore and just let Process start the link, in my experience this should open in a new Tab not window

Example:

Process.start("http:\\\\someurl.com");

answered Aug 22, 2013 at 4:31

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timelmer Over a year ago

Unfortunately, this is to open a webapp that requires IE.

sa_ddam213 Over a year ago

is IE not your default browser?

timelmer Over a year ago

Nope, and I'd prefer not to assume that it is on the user's end either.

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