Help installing PHP, XAMPP

[meinsla]

I had some issues installing PHP so I read in the forums that XAMPP would assist in this goal. I installed the program but cannot run PHP scripts on my Windows machine. What do I have to do to get this working?

[NogDog]

Assuming everything installed OK, make sure your PHP files are in the htdocs directory under the XAMPP directory (or a subdirectory of the htdocs directory). When you launch a file, use an address like:

http://localhost/script.php

...or if it's in a subdirectory of htdocs....

http://localhost/subdirectory/script.php

[meinsla]

Thanks for your help, I'll try that.

[meinsla]

Assuming everything installed OK...

I just used the self-installer, I didn't really do anything myself regarding the situation. I guess I am looking for a quick fix to be able to run PHP scripts on my home machine and it appears there is no such fix. I tried installing PHP using the PHP instruction that it came with but there came a part of the instructions where it told me to type some commands in to a command prompt, but it gave me an error. I followed the directions just as it said but from what I seen from every single PHP manual or set instructions, it appears to assume I automatically know what they're talking about and appears to skip minor steps.

Where can I find a solution to this problem perhaps with instructions that seem excessively dumbed-down? :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[steel horse]

I had the same problem. I also need help getting the PHP forum to work on my computer.

Any help would be appreciated.

Mark

[DJsAC]

you could try www.apache2triad.net :) It's a complete apache2 webserver including php mysql ssl etc etc...

Preconfigured for quick installation, and still highly customizeable :cool:

[meinsla]

Thanks for the help, I'll try that.

[meinsla]

Ok I got it working using Xampp. The second poster was right, I guess I just didn't quite understand what he was talking about. I just needed to figure out how to launch the files properly. Thanks for everyone's help.