I think its exceeding the max execution time set in PHP.ini Either set yoru cron to run after every 60 seconds, or change the setting in PHP.ini Chetan Dattaram Rane | Software Engineer | Persistent Systems chetan_rane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | Cell: +91 94033 66714 | Tel: +91 (0832) 30 79014 Innovation in software product design, development and delivery- www.persistentsys.com -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Williams [mailto:andrew4williams@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 3:51 PM To: php-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [php] while loop failure Does any one knows why while loop below ends after few loops when it meant to keep in loop? File name: while_loop_script.php define('run', 0); define('START', 10); while(START >run){ $ch = curl_init("mydomain/update_script.php?action=run"); curl_exec($ch); curl_close($ch); } using php.exe to scheldule task it every 5 minutes: C:\php.exe D:\update\while_loop_script.php -- www.willandy.co.uk DISCLAIMER ========== This e-mail may contain privileged and confidential information which is the property of Persistent Systems Ltd. It is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, retain, copy, print, distribute or use this message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete all copies of this message. Persistent Systems Ltd. does not accept any liability for virus infected mails. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php