if you don't need to bundle the software, you can solve it by using the shell, right? (I'm afraid I'll be hit by a brick if I say something wrong)

private subform _ load ()

shell "c: \ # # #. exe"

shell "# #. exe"

end sub

or simply write a bat file and then call it with vb. Shell "# # #. bat", and then add an attractive and hot icon to generate exe. (Now I'm here and then I'm waiting for unhealthy people to come to the Internet cafe)