executing a software on a client system using php

Question

Can anyone tell me how to execute a .exec file from a PHP script in a client system?

I have tried:

<?php
$answer = shell_exec("C:\Users\hp\Desktop\DotNet7.exe");
echo $answer."</br>";
?>

Nothing is working. It works on localhost but fails online. I need help

You know the PHP is executed server-side, right? It will only access files on the same server. I doubt this filepath is correct. — Zenoo, Apr 09 '18 at 14:09
@RaymondNijland - the user is asking how to execute that on the _client system_ -- I think that's why AlexK states it is not possible. — Alexander Nied, Apr 09 '18 at 14:13
never mind @AlexK.and Alexander Nied didn't read the question proberly that's why i've deleted the comment.. Ofcourse a server can't force the client to start up the program.. — Raymond Nijland, Apr 09 '18 at 14:14

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 09 '18 at 14:17

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You need to try do it with JavaScript functions.

checkout this please

answered Apr 09 '18 at 14:17

Davit Huroyan

Having some javascript run local executables sounds like a recipe for disaster. And I doubt it's possible. – Progrock Apr 09 '18 at 14:39
I run the exe with js(will double check again) but if the application is own like Zoom you can try to write in registery a url protocol and call your application with this protocol https://stackoverflow.com/questions/389204/how-do-i-create-my-own-url-protocol-e-g-so – Davit Huroyan Apr 10 '18 at 06:17

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