Help with EXEC command, not running file.

[thegadgitman]

I am trying to call up an on screen keyboard with a very simple code on Localhost.

 

However the PC just makes a BONG sound and nothing opens but the file is

shown in the TASK MANAGER as running, but it is not.

 

What am I doing wrong.

 

hvk.exe is the prog I am trying to run and is in Localhost directory.

 

<?php

exec("hvk /SHOWKEYBOARD");

?>

 

 

 

 

[oni-kun]

I am trying to call up an on screen keyboard with a very simple code on Localhost.

 

However the PC just makes a BONG sound and nothing opens but the file is

shown in the TASK MANAGER as running, but it is not.

 

What am I doing wrong.

 

hvk.exe is the prog I am trying to run and is in Localhost directory.

 

<?php

exec("hvk /SHOWKEYBOARD");

?>

 

Is safe mode off? Did you place it in the 'safedir' that php requires exe's to be in for them to be run?

[thegadgitman]

Sorry am very new to PHP but am trying to learn fast.

 

How do I check, or turn on and off safemode and where is the 'safedir'

 

Sorry if I seem thick but I need to learn.

 

THANK YOU

[thegadgitman]

OK have checked safe mode etc in PHP.ini    Safemode is off and files in correct directory.

 

This does not work. PC goes BONG and file opens in file Manager, but does not run.

 

<?php

exec("hvk.exe");  //Call on screen keyboard

?>

 

This code works fine, windows keyboard opens, WHY ????  I need to use the keyboard above.

 

<?php

exec("osk.exe"); //Call windows on Screen keyboard

?>

 

 

 

[oni-kun]

Try using system()

 

Are you sure that program can be run under the command line? And are you sure you have permissions to run it? (administrator)

[thegadgitman]

Thanks,  same results using system.  Just a Bong sound and file appears in Task Manager.

 

Yes the file can be run from command line. I also have the same problem with other .exe files.

 

HOW do I change the permissions ??

[thegadgitman]

JOB DONE.

 

Have to change Apache Permissions.

 

Control Panel, Admin Tools, Services.  Look for Apache 2.2, Double click.

Select Log On, Tick Box - Allow services to interact with your desktop.

 

Apply setting, re-start Apache.

 

BINGO. File now opens.

 

THANKS for the help.