Solve : php - execute external programs in the background?

1.	Solve : php - execute external programs in the background?
Answer» I would like to execute an external CONSOLE APPLICATION with parameters in the BACKGROUND in a php (i.e. the php will not wait for the completion of the PROGRAM and it will CONTINUE to run) I am using Windows vista with apache 2 and php 4.4.7 i search on the net and can only find info about linux or without parameters.. is it possible for my situation?

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