How do I run a PHP script using windows schedule task?

Question

I have installed localhost/server in my machine and I need to run a php script using windows schedule task. how do I add path in "Actions" tab in schedule task / cofigure the script to run for particular period?

Answer 1

Locate the php.exe executable on your system and pass it the name of the script file using the -f parameter.

Example:

C:\Xampp\php\php.exe -f C:\Xampp\htdocs\my_script.php 

Reference:

• Introduction to using PHP on the command line
• PHP command line options