note 30874 added to function.shell-exec

I have php running on win 98. I want to execute a batch file from php. This batch file executes some copy commands and executes another php file. Ive tested this php file. It works. Doesnt display anything. It does some db stuff. When I use shell_exec or exec or passthru to execute the batch file, php always hangs. I have to restart my computer. Whats going on? syntax im using: shell_exec("c:\inetpub\wwwroot\upload\test.php"); -- http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.shell-exec.php http://master.php.net/manage/user-notes.php?action=edit+30874 http://master.php.net/manage/user-notes.php?action=delete+30874 http://master.php.net/manage/user-notes.php?action=reject+30874