Need Help With Setting Up A Server On My Computer

[EnIgMa1234]

Which is the best program to use to set up Php and MySQL on my computer. i want to set up a vbulletin board on localhost, but every program i use hasnt got the right versions or it has errors.

im trying 3.6.5 btw

[wLTD]

I assume you are using linux? I dont believe you can install PHP well on windows (correct me if I am wrong)

If not, use CGYWIN and install it the linux way.

Linux Installation:

There is a package called XAMPP that comes with MySQL/Apache/PHP at apache friends (google it) or install it the manual way:

apt-get install apache 
NOTE THAT THIS STEP IS NOT REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE APACHE ALREADY
apt-get install mysql
apt-get install php
/etc/init.d/mysqld start
/etc/init.d/apache start
/etc/init.d/php start

IF you used XAMPP:

/etc/init.d/xampp start

[EnIgMa1234]

yea im installing on windows (on my computer. localhost)

[calorie]

Perhaps try http://www.easyphp.org/

Originally Posted by www.easyphp.org

EasyPHP is a complete software package allowing to use all the power and the flexibility that offers the dynamic language PHP and the effecient use of databases under Windows. Package includes an Apache server, a MySQL database, a fully PHP execution, as well as easy development tools for your web site or your applications.

[EnIgMa1234]

thanks thats what im looking for. thanks a lot

[Michael Biddle]

I would try www.wampserver.com

Great program. Very easy to use. Allows you to enable/disable php and apache modules with 1 click.

[EnIgMa1234]

i tryed it but it didnt work. the one i have now works fine

[Marco van Herwaarden]

I personally don't like any of the packaged solutions. Just go to php.net and mysql.com, and download the version you want, both offer a Windows Installer version.

[bluesoul]

You'll also need to use Apache or IIS to actually serve the pages, I prefer apache but to each their own.

[EnIgMa1234]

yea i got it setup. works great