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

Answer 1

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)