[php] Run exe file with parameters in a batch file

Please have a look at my batch file.

echo off
start "c:\program files\php\php.exe D:\mydocs\mp\index.php param1 param2"

but it isn't working. Any ideas how do I get it working?

Unless it's just a simplified example for the question, my advice is that drop the batch wrapper and schedule PHP directly, more specifically the php-win.exe program, which won't open unnecessary windows.

Program: c:\program files\php\php-win.exe
Arguments: D:\mydocs\mp\index.php param1 param2

Otherwise, just quote stuff as Andrew points out.

In older versions of Windows, you should be able to put everything in the single "Run" text box (as long as you quote everything that has spaces):

"c:\program files\php\php-win.exe" D:\mydocs\mp\index.php param1 param2

If you need to see the output of the execute, use CALL together with or instead of START.

Example:

CALL "C:\Program Files\Certain Directory\file.exe" -param PAUSE

This will run the file.exe and print back whatever it outputs, in the same command window. Remember the PAUSE after the call or else the window may close instantly.

This should work:

start "" "c:\program files\php\php.exe" D:\mydocs\mp\index.php param1 param2

The start command interprets the first argument as a window title if it contains spaces. In this case, that means start considers your whole argument a title and sees no command. Passing "" (an empty title) as the first argument to start fixes the problem.