Re: Fwd: [PHP-WIN] getting started - need pointers

Are you browsing your localhost server: http://localhost/ That host name standardly maps to the IP address 127.0.0.1, and that's the local instance of your web server. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Kay" <mikekay@channelk.ca> To: <php-windows@lists.php.net> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:16 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: [PHP-WIN] getting started - need pointers > WAMP installed. PHP still not working.....sigh > >> have you looked at WAMP ? theres Xammp too but never really liked it >> myself >> much ...other swear by it though >> >> Look at WAMP : >> >> http://www.wampserver.com/en/, it can start as a service >> and all that >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 2009/5/28 Mike Kay <mikekay@channelk.ca> >> >> Greetings. I am trying to get PHP installed and working on a Windows >>> server - Windows Standard 2007. I've downloaded and installed PHP 5.2.9. >>> Problem is I don't know how to use this at all. My web server is Apache >>> 2.2 - my database is Mysql. >>> >>> I selected the Apache module 2.2 during the install, and added support >>> for >>> Mysql in extensions. >>> >>> How can make windows start PHP on boot? >>> When I click on a .php file, the file opens rather than runs. Obviously >>> I've missed something. There is a command phpinfo - to view the >>> parameters >>> of the PHP installed - I don't remember how to run this on the command >>> line. >>> >>> Any help MOST appreciated. >>> Also, I'm seeking pointers to beginners documentation for Windows users. >>> >>> Thanks a lot. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PHP Windows Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) >>> To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php >>> >>> >> > > > The highest achievement possible is compassion. > > > -- > PHP Windows Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php >