Don’t panic! PHP 5.3 introduces a number of new error directives which are enabled by default in the development php.ini configuration: The first time you load your previously bug-free PHP application, you are likely to be confronted by reams of long-winded error messages. If you have previously defined a working PHP configuration file, a tool such as WinMerge can help you compare and copy existing values to your new php.ini file.

Note that, in step 3, php.ini-recommended is now named php.ini-development you still need make a copy and rename it php.ini. You can now follow the instructions at How to Install PHP on Windows from step 2 onwards. The Non Thread Safe version should be used if you install PHP as a CGI binary. The VC9 builds should be used for the Apache Lounge binaries or IIS.Ī Thread Safe version should be used if you install PHP as an Apache module. The choice is a little bewildering and the instructions are vague but, since we will be installing PHP as an Apache 2.2 module using the Apache Lounge build, so you should download the VC9 x86 Thread Safe Zip file.ĭownload the VC6 builds if you are using the standard web server.

Windows PHP distributions are now available from a dedicated microsite at.

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