#Why is my system function not working in executable file?

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sturdy cape
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Very basic program, code shown above/below. It only works when I debug it from Visual Studio, doesn't work when I open the exe separatly.

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outer carbon
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For starters, show your entire code (as text, not a screenshot)

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sturdy cape
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#include <iostream>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <windows.h>
#include <string>

using namespace std;

int main()
{
int a;
printf("Shuwdown time in (mins):");
cin >> a;
a = a * 60;
auto b = to_string(a);
system(("shutdown -s -t " + b).c_str());
}

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sturdy cape
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#include <iostream>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <windows.h>
#include <string>

using namespace std;

int main()
{
    int a;
    printf("Shuwdown time in (mins):");
    cin >> a;
    a = a * 60;
    auto b = to_string(a);
    system(("shutdown -s -t " + b).c_str());
}
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