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 can directly call your local host url by using

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

To create a scheduler in Windows, you need to:

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

Answer 6

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