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Why system("cls"); gives Runtime Error ?
By NoticeMeSenpai, history, 3 years ago, In English

Hello everyone. I use system("cls"); function to clear the output screen on my IDE. But when I submit my solutions in CodeForces having system("cls"); function, it gives Runtime Error. I have used other CP sites and there's no issue with system("cls"); I would just like to know why.

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What IDE are you using?

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std::system allows you to invoke operating system commands, and do many bad things other than clearing the screen.

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Why would the Codeforces server allow your code to have system call permissions? If allowed you may even cause a fork bomb.

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