Fatal error: Class 'COM' not found PHP. Win7 - Apache - PHP

Question

$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

Radu Bompa · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-08 11:54:41Z

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Add COM support in php.ini:

 [COM_DOT_NET]
     extension=php_com_dotnet.dll

answered Oct 8, 2012 at 11:54

Radu Bompa

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e-Learner Over a year ago

Thanks, Woks fine ! Ohh Radu Bompa... Radu Bompa :-)

Radu Bompa Over a year ago

I'm glad it works for you. Maybe you can mark the question as answered :)

Mukul Goel Over a year ago

@Disquamovible Please accept this answer , in case this answers your query. regards

Mehran · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-08 12:04:42Z

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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.

answered Oct 8, 2012 at 12:04

Mehran

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