Hi,

Although the sp_OA methods or xp_cmdshell should work (providing OLE Automation and xp_cmdshell has been enabled) - why don't you set up an Agent Job that executes it, no schedule, and then use sp_start_job to run it? If this is the only situation you use sp_OA/xp_cmdshell you can then go ahead and disable them:)

There are some pitfalls and security details you need to be aware of - let me know if you want some pointers.

HTH!

/Elisabeth