i have the newest version of php and the newest version of apache. i just set up a host name (slide.no-ip.org) as well as my pathetic attempt of php sites. I've never used php before, but i'm very willing to learn. i need some1 to help me out w/ installing php for windows xp with an apache server. I will take ANY advise possible. i've tried installing w/ the installation wizard, php.exe and i've tried w/ the zip file, i don't think i'm doing either of them right. i NEED help with this

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    Since you never done this before consider using the phptriad program from sourceforge.com or visit phpgeek.com for walk through instructions using winxp apache2 and php4.2

      similar to phptriad, you could use phpdev from http://www.firepages.com.au. there are a number of different bundles, but i recommend getting the full package which includes apache, php, mysql, and phpMyAdmin. also consider downloading mysqlfront. it's a windows app that put a gui on your mysql databases that is head and shoulders above phpMyAdmin. as a matter of fact i'm running it as i type this 🙂

        22 days later

        I would suggest bypassing these bundled packages if you want to learn how to do it. Packages are the easy route and don't teach you how to do it. I would get the install file (msi) from apache, set it up. Then use the php.zip from php.net, extract it to whatever directory you want to run php in. Included in there is a file called install.txt, if you follow the instructions there you will have it up and running.

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