How to run abc.exe using php

Question

I want php file to run exe file and display the exe file content when user goes to a particular url. I am trying to run exe file using php function exec('abc.exe');. But I only see blank page.

Anyone know how to solve it or how to run exe file from php file correctly? Many thanks in advance.

Answer 1

To access the operating system with php you do the following

$answer = shell_exec("abc.exe");
echo $answer."</br>"; 

The $answer string will contain the information that the abc.exe prints out or returns.

You may need to format it using explode().

Answer 2

You can only run exe files if your php is runnning on a Windows machine. Futhermore, if you are on shared hostig, your hoster may have disabled the exec command.

If you are on a Windows machine, 'abc.exe' must be in the current directory or in the PATH.

To capture the output use:

exec( 'abc.exe', &$output);
echo $output;

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