is it possible to grab data from an .exe file in c++? -

i new @ c/c++,
want call .exe file displays 2 numbers , able grab 2 numbers use them in code. call .exe file i've used system command, still not able grab 2 numbers displayed .exe file

char *files = "mypath\file.exe"; system (files); 

i think better aproach: here create new process, , read data process gives you. tested on os x 10.11 .sh file , works charm. think work on windows also.

file *fp = popen("path exe","r"); if (fp == null) {     std::cout << "popen null" << std::endl; }else {     char buff[100];     while ( fgets( buff, sizeof(buff), fp ) != null )     {         std::cout << buff;     } }