php problem with include

[tasty_freeze]

I am getting the following error when I run a PHP script that used to run fine on v4.x. I have checked my php.ini, and I have included this directory in the include_path.

[client x.x.7.12] PHP Warning: main() [<a href='function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/php/dbcon.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/share/pear') in /var/www/html/counter/123counter.php on line 3, referer: http://abcdef.com/somescript.php

The strange thing is when I run phpinfo(), it shows that the only include path is "/usr/share/pear", and it never changes, regardless of what changes I make to my php.ini.

And sorry if this is posted in the wrong area... I am a newbie here...

tasty_freeze

[halojoy]

run your phpinfo again
( wish more would do this )
and search for 'php.ini'
Then you will probably find, there is another php.ini that is actually used

But can also be,
you HAVE TO RESTART server after changes in php.ini
Restart apache

this problem has been answered many many times here ...

[tasty_freeze]

Thanks for the information.

I did what you said, searching for php.ini, a long time ago. Believe me, I tried many things before resorting to posting and getting chastized.

However, just to ensure I wasn't making a stupid mistake, I ran phpinfo() again, and searched for php.ini. The only one it refers to is the one in /etc. It refers to other ini files, like mysql, etc... but no other php.ini. As it turns out, restarting Apache seemed to solve the include_path problem. Thanks very much for the tip -- it's very much appreciated.

And one more thing... although you were kind enough in replying and sending me in the right direction, keep in mind that PHP is a difficult application/layer/whatever to debug. Speaking for myself, I have extensive experience with Unix and Linux, so I am not wet behind the ears. Trying to find an answer on this website is like trying to find the proverbial needle in a haystack. I thought it would be much easier to post a new thread at the expense of being chastized.

Keep this in mind the next time you get annoyed at someone posting a topic that has been beaten to death. If the answer was so plainly obvious, do you think I'd be posting here?

Thanks again. I truly appreciate it.

tasty_freeze

[halojoy]

tasty_freeze wrote:

Thanks for the information.
I ran phpinfo() again, ....
tasty_freeze

On a Windows system there can be like 4-5 different php.ini
but only one of them is used.
Even some programs can have a php.ini of its own.
I know, because I have had Windows, before ...... 🙂

Linux is a bit better.
But can still be several php.ini in harddrive file system