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$myapp = new COM("word.application");
// returns a fatal error: "Class 'COM' not found in c:/www/comConnector.php"

shell_exec("whoami");
//returns "NT authority/system"

My system setup

  • Win7 Pro
  • Apache Server version: Apache/2.2.23 (Win32)
  • PHP

    PHP 5.3.16 (cli) (built: Aug 15 2012 20:06:57)
    Copyright (c) 1997-2012 The PHP Group
    Zend Engine v2.3.0, Copyright (c) 1998-2012 Zend Technologies

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Add COM support in php.ini:

 [COM_DOT_NET]
     extension=php_com_dotnet.dll
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Nice, welcome to SO – Mukul Goel Oct 8 '12 at 11:57
Thanks, glad to help! – Radu Bompa Oct 8 '12 at 11:58
Thanks, Woks fine ! Ohh Radu Bompa... Radu Bompa :-) – e-Learner Oct 8 '12 at 12:06
I'm glad it works for you. Maybe you can mark the question as answered :) – Radu Bompa Oct 8 '12 at 12:23
@Disquamovible Please accept this answer , in case this answers your query. regards – Mukul Goel Oct 9 '12 at 4:26
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Since you are using PHP 5.3.16, make sure that you are pointing to the global namespace:

$myapp = new \COM("word.application");

Even though your PHP file might be in global namespace already, but it's a good practice.

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