How do you run a .bat file from PHP?

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Can anyone tell me how to execute a .bat file from a PHP script?

I have tried - exec("C:[path to file]"); system("C:[path to file]");

nothing is working. Ive checked the PHP manuals and googled around but cant find a good answer. Anyone know where im going wrong?

I'm running windows 2003 server and have successfully manually ran the .bat file and it does what i need it to, I just need to be able to launch it programatically.

thanks

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