try the following:
download uptime.exe from microsoft
copy the app into the same directory as your php script
write php script:

PRINT exec("cmd /c uptime");

this should show uptime
there is also the possibility to do this with perl (if you can)
http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb...Id=75&lngWId=6


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