Windows Command Window - exec/system

[seth.northrop]

Hi,

I'm in the process of developing a script in Windows where I need to
use exec/system. Whenever I execute either, Windows spawns a command
window which automatically disappears. Is there a clean way to force
Windows to NOT display the command window?

I've seen this discussed a few times previously, but, none of the
solutions seem to be working (tried both exec and system; tried using
cmd /c, tried using start /B, etc.)

Thanks.