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thundermoon

installed php5, apache (latest version) and MySQL

I can not get the php to work correctly. I have researched many websites and still can't get it to function correctly. the apache error log is asking for files that I can't find.

I am running windows XP and have installed this before (different versions) using Sokkit they are no longer around. (Sokkit was a all in one install package) this is not for a live site just site development.

bretticus

Try xampp. Same thing.

thundermoon

thanks I will try that

thundermoon

how long to install xampp ???

been extracting for hours only half done

bretticus

thundermoon wrote:
how long to install xampp ???

been extracting for hours only half done

I have my own little *nix based server that I use to develop on so I don't actually use xampp. But, I installed it about a year ago or more. I have no recollection of it taking a very long time to install.

bretticus

In fact, it should install rather quickly. Installing on Vista perhaps?

thundermoon

Windows XP

nothing else running

rm_phpbuilder

thundermoon;10877114 wrote:
installed php5, apache (latest version) and MySQL

I can not get the php to work correctly. I have researched many websites and still can't get it to function correctly. the apache error log is asking for files that I can't find.

I am running windows XP and have installed this before (different versions) using Sokkit they are no longer around. (Sokkit was a all in one install package) this is not for a live site just site development.

just add this at the bottom of your httpd.conf in apache
and make sure all your path is correct and don't forget to add in PATH on your Environment Variables. PATH=C:\Program Files\PHP\; rightclick your my computer->properties->advanced->environment variables....

I run php as a module ... not CGI.... :-)

For PHP 5 do something like this:

LoadModule php5_module "C:/Program Files/PHP/php5apache2_2.dll"
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php

configure the path to php.ini

PHPIniDir "C:/Program Files/PHP"

thundermoon

I installed xampp and it worked on my laptop after messing with the config files.

now I am putting it on my desktop and still am having trouble. will work on it later today and report either success or failure.

thanks

NogDog

Perhaps you may need to uninstall any existing PHP/Apache/Mysql before doing the XAMPP installation? (Personally, for Windows installs I prefer WAMP, mainly for its user interface.)

thundermoon

I was able to get the installation to work but on the control panel when I start Apache I get the error message

Install directory:
** Warning directory mismatch ***

Where do I change that information

bretticus

Here's a link with more links for this problem in another forum.