Perl controling Windows

kansaschuck has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

I'd like to add some automation to my laptop and I'd like Perl to be able to check the status of running(or not running) programs, stop and start programs and even modify running programs under Windows. I've found the 'system' command system("foobar.exe -q"); but before a stumble off in to the forest I thought I'd stop by and ask the monks for advice, warning, directions and examples before a get into it too deep. So I'm looking for the tools for Perl running on the laptop to monitor and control the laptop programs. Thanks, kc

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Re: Perl controling Windows by jrsimmon (Hermit) on Feb 13, 2008 at 21:58 UTC
I suggest spending some time perusing cpan, starting with Win32::Process and Win32::Process::Info. SuperSearch would also serve you well.	[reply]
Re: Perl controling Windows by zentara (Cardinal) on Feb 13, 2008 at 21:17 UTC
I don't use Windows, but there are alot of nodes here, search for "win32", etc. For instance, win32guitest-tutorial and Control and Query Win32 Services at the command line MS Forking Blues Need mouse move??? for Tk, Windows, Excel, system, start and many others. I'm not really a human, but I play one on earth. Cogito ergo sum a bum	[reply]
Re: Perl controling Windows by GrandFather (Saint) on Feb 13, 2008 at 22:53 UTC
You may find Win32::GuiTest helps. Perl is environmentally friendly - it saves trees	[reply]
Re: Perl controling Windows by cdarke (Prior) on Feb 14, 2008 at 14:55 UTC
Maybe look at Win32::FetchCommand. Also inspect some suggestions here. Microsoft have some sample Perl scripts on their website here. Also search Microsoft's site for 'Perl' and you will find more.	[reply]