How to stop PHP file execution with exec or shell_exec

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I have triggered a PHP file which has an infinite loop, with:

shell_exec('php '.__DIR__.'/serv.php 2>&1 > /dev/null &');

and now I can't to stop it.

Is there any way to do it with 'shell_exec' or 'exec'?

instead of killing all php procceses just kill the one, if you have use htop, f3 > search > php > find it > f9 > kill it > with fire > 9 — Hannes
– Hannes, Commented Aug 21, 2013 at 14:52

Matthew R. · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-21 14:51:06Z

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PHP is a service. You can either run killall php or killall php-cgiin shell or, if you are using a program like MAMP or WAMP, you can simply close and reopen the program. Also, if you are using a later version of PHP there should be infinite loop failsafes. Check your php.ini for max_execution_time to see how long the script should be allowed to run. You can also set this in your file using the set_time_limit function.

answered Aug 21, 2013 at 14:51

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artnikpro Over a year ago

Thanks, killed with 'killall php' ;)

schoash · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-21 14:47:31Z

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just run the following on your shell

killall php

answered Aug 21, 2013 at 14:47

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