Problem: PHP 5.2 + MySQL v.5.0.18 + IIS v5.1

ususim

Hi guys,

I am a newbie to PHP. I have php v5.2 and MySQL v.5.0.18 installed on my computer with IIS v5.1 running.

I installed PHP 5.2 to C:\PHP, not the default C:\program files\PHP as it shown in pop up.
I added the 'ext' folder extracted from the zip package to C:\PHP, edited php.ini file (changed extension_dir="./" to extension_dir="C:\PHP\ext\", and removed ";" infront of ;extension=php_mysql.dll as suggested.)
I copied libmysql.dll file from unzipped pack to C:\Windows\system32 folder
I restarted the IIS.

After finishing all the steps, i tried to create a testing page to show php info, save the page in .php extension, and then try to preview it through firefox and IE, and error pop up.

I am wondering what have i done wrong in the installation process creating the error. Could anyone of you tell me how to set it up step by step? I will really appreciate.

Thank y'all very much!

bradgrafelman

Have you followed the steps in [man]install.windows.iis[/man] as well as the ones in [man]install.windows.manual[/man] ?

ususim

bradgrafelman wrote:
Have you followed the steps in [man]install.windows.iis[/man] as well as the ones in [man]install.windows.manual[/man] ?

thanks for the links. i have not yet done configuration on IIS. i will follow the procedures. I will keep you guys updated about my problem.

thank you again

mvona

If you must use IIS, then this solution would not work. If you just need to get any server up and running with PHP/MySQL on your windows box (...and for that matter on Linux) I really recommend http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html.

I was pulling my hair out until I found this and was able to install two Linux servers and my workstation in no time. It even helps tighten up the security. 😃

ususim wrote:
Hi guys,

I am a newbie to PHP. I have php v5.2 and MySQL v.5.0.18 installed on my computer with IIS v5.1 running.

I installed PHP 5.2 to C:\PHP, not the default C:\program files\PHP as it shown in pop up.

I added the 'ext' folder extracted from the zip package to C:\PHP, edited php.ini file (changed extension_dir="./" to extension_dir="C:\PHP\ext\", and removed ";" infront of ;extension=php_mysql.dll as suggested.)

I copied libmysql.dll file from unzipped pack to C:\Windows\system32 folder

I restarted the IIS.

After finishing all the steps, i tried to create a testing page to show php info, save the page in .php extension, and then try to preview it through firefox and IE, and error pop up.

I am wondering what have i done wrong in the installation process creating the error. Could anyone of you tell me how to set it up step by step? I will really appreciate.

Thank y'all very much!