The problem is, if you open up Calculator on the PHP server, the user will not see it - it does not open up on their machine. Is this really what you want? Perhaps you can tell us what you are trying to do? Rob. -----Original Message----- From: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of manika bhatia Sent: 22 February 2008 11:05 To: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: php script to run window programs I need some windows program to run by php script e.g. opening windows calculator, mspaint, notepad,it is not a simple file.it is exe file or any other file etc $command="C:\\mvtest-ng\\tests\\automation\\demo\\start.bat"; $output=shell_exec($command." 2>&1"); //system call *********************************************************************************** Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to whom they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group + 44 (0) 20 7840 8400 http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk Generic email address - enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Name & Registered Office: THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED 20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 2SA Random House Group Ltd is registered in the United Kingdom with company No. 00954009, VAT number 102838980 ***********************************************************************************
