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

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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?

possible duplicate of [How to run a PHP file in a scheduled task (Windows Task Scheduler)](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/295386/how-to-run-a-php-file-in-a-scheduled-task-windows-task-scheduler) — MaxiWheat, Mar 27 '14 at 15:43
You can find your answer here - http://stackoverflow.com/questions/39805601/how-to-make-a-schedulercrone-in-php-on-windows-server/39805614#39805614 — Sagar Jain, Oct 01 '16 at 11:28

score 56 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 15 '11 at 20:06

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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:

answered Jan 15 '11 at 20:06

Pekka

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why above the code does not work for me. i write this code in and save it as `bat` file but no success – Karthi Dec 27 '16 at 05:41
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@Karthi Depending on how your PHP code is written, you may also need to set the working directory in the Task Scheduler. – Señor Reginold Francis Mar 09 '18 at 19:00
After start the task my `php` file getting deleted, may i know the reason ? – 151291 Apr 27 '18 at 13:10

score 17 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 12 '15 at 12:53

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Here's how did it.

Windows scheduler -> create a new task -> action tab -> Edit

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answered Mar 12 '15 at 12:53

Eaint · Answer 3 · 2011-08-20T10:12:19.577

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At least I tried out some suggestions but it doesn't work so I tried this.

Use a bat file and schedule to execute that bat file.

For example in the bat file executephp.bat, write this

c:\xampp\php\php.exe -f c:\xampp\htdocs\do_something.php

save that bat file that contains that line.

Go to windows scheduler and create a new task and in action tab, browse to point that executephp.bat and for start in -> direct to the directory u have that executephp.bat.

For example if u save the file under C:\xampp\htdocs put that C:\xampp\htdocs in the start in.

Remember to invoke the script even when the user is not logged on.

Everything is set and it will execute without problem.

edited Aug 20 '11 at 10:12

answered Aug 20 '11 at 10:04

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.bat worked fine for me, php.exe directly on the command line would not work. – Rocco The Taco Jun 11 '12 at 17:50
@RoccoTheTaco, Why would it not work? Did you ensure that you have surrounded the file names with quotes `"` ? – Pacerier Feb 03 '15 at 15:07

score 9 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 15 '11 at 20:09

You can use PHP Command Line to execute it rather then trying to load it through the browser.

Under the actions tab, create a new action and:

Program/Script: Point to your PHP.exe file
Add Arguments: -f /path/to/php/file.php

Optionally you can make it start in the script's directory as well.

score 5 · Answer 5 · answered Jul 21 '16 at 11:17

I just wanted to leave what i had to do to get this working for server 2012. Which was what has previously been said but with added quotes and using the 'Add arguments' box. So in Task Scheduler->Actions->Edit Action.

Program/script: "C:\xampp\php\php.exe"
Add arguments: -f "<full path and filename>"
Start in: <Path to file>

(I had to use 'start in' as i referred to class's within the script)

Hope this helps.

score 5 · Answer 6 · answered Oct 12 '18 at 13:10

create Schedule task Scheduler->Actions->Edit Action

if you have php file

Program/script: powershell 
Add arguments: curl http://localhost/demo/cron.php

if you have MVC/CMS URL

Program/script: powershell
Add arguments: curl http://localhost/demo/controller/method

score 3 · Answer 7 · edited Sep 23 '12 at 08:37

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Here's how I did it.

In the Run box: c:\location_of_my_php_installation\php.exe -f c:\location_of_my_php_file\php_file.php

In the Start in box: c:\location_of_my_php_installation\php.exe

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answered Sep 11 '12 at 23:12

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score 3 · Answer 8 · answered Jul 12 '15 at 08:24

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you can directly call your local host url by using

explorer "http://localhost/yourFile.php"

answered Jul 12 '15 at 08:24

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score 3 · Answer 9 · edited Apr 10 '19 at 12:02

If the answer given by Pekka does not work (C:\Xampp\php\php.exe -f C:\Xampp\htdocs\my_script.php), make sure that you have the correct PHP extensions enabled as well as the correct php.ini file being used for the PHP version you are using.

I ran into this issue recently and resolved it. I was using PHP v5.4 to run my script.php that was nested within the top level PHP folder (v5.3). When I ran the script.php, from within the v5.4 folder, it was using the v5.3 php.ini file with different extensions, which caused the script.php to fail.

To fix this, here is what I did within the Task Scheduler : Actions tab

Program Script:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\PHP\v5.4\php.exe"

Add Arguements:

-c "C:\Program Files (x86)\PHP\v5.4\php.ini" -f "C:\Xampp\htdocs\script.php"

Using the -c option, you can specify which php.ini file should be used (stackflow answer).

I verified which php was in use by following this stackflow answer.

In command line, type php -m to check which extensions are enabled. Then, use php --ini to check which .ini file(s) is/are being read by PHP.

You may not be using the correct ini file for the PHP version you are using if you have multiple versions installed.

On error "The directory name is invalid. (0x8007010B)", remove the quotes of `Start in (optional)` field, doesn’t support them. [WINDOWS TASK SCHEDULER: THE DIRECTORY NAME IS INVALID. (0X8007010B)](http://matthewcevans.com/blog/2010/08/11/windows-task-scheduler-the-directory-name-is-invalid-0x8007010b/) — fernandoandrade, Nov 30 '19 at 13:58

score 0 · Answer 10 · answered Mar 31 '14 at 12:25

In the properties for your task in the Task Scheduler, change the account for which your script is running under to the SYSTEM account.

Beaware! You should ONLY do this for scripts you fully trust - Doing this elevates the privileges to of the script to beyond administrator.

score 0 · Answer 11 · edited Apr 10 '19 at 12:04

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To create a scheduler in Windows, you need to:

Create .bat file on your server or system;
Type the following command in your.bat file:
“F:\xampp\php\php.exe” -f “F:/xampp/htdocs/sitefolder/test.php”;
Set the scheduler time and file in your task scheduler in Windows.

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answered Oct 01 '16 at 11:26

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please include command (or commands?) into the code-formatting wrappers (backticks) and check your quotation symbols: they should probably be either `"` or omitted at all – YakovL Oct 01 '16 at 13:56

score 0 · Answer 12 · answered Mar 30 '20 at 11:38

You dont need a .bat file just set the options in the task scheduler:

So here i've just pointed to the php.exe and then in the arguments the

-f fullpath2PHP file

The important bit is the run in part - this should be the folder your php sits in. so for example:

File location -f c:\inetpub\wwwroot\runthisplease\myFile.php Run in c:\inetpub\wwwroot\runthisplease\

You can test this by creating a windows shortcut (but you cannot schedule a shortcut link)

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