How to Execute Exe File from PHP

Hi, Has anyone tried to execute an .exe file from PHP? I am currently stuck in a situation where I cannot execute the script, and all I am getting is a blank screen. This is my code snippet used to execute the file: //execute program $a = @shell_exec("C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\test/test.exe"); echo $a; The program above is supposed to generate a file, so I can read from it. I have previously set up a file, and I have no problems with reading the file. Can anyone please help me with the possible command to execute the script? I tried CURL too, but it does not seem to be working either. Thanks a lot. Alice _________________________________________________________________ Search from any Web page with powerful protection. Get the FREE Windows Live Toolbar Today! http://get.live.com/toolbar/overview