DLL ws2_32.dll file is missing
This DLL is not included in Windows 95.<br />
You can download it here : <a href='http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/wuadmintools/s_wunetworkingtools/w95sockets2/default.asp' target='_blank' class='txt2'>ws2_32.dll</a>
When I launch apache.exe a DOS window appears and displays "Syntax error on line 71 of d:/easyphp/apache/conf/httpd.conf: cannot load d:/easyphp/php/php4apache.dll into server: (1157), une des librairies nécéssaire à l'éxecution de cette application n'a pu être trouvée".
Be sure to put the DLL file <CODE>msvcirt.dll</CODE> available here <A HREF='http://yarglah.free.fr/download.php3?filename=msvcirt.dll' target='_blank' class='txt2'>here</A> in the SYSTEM directory of Windows (usually the path is C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM with 95/98/ME and C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32 with NT/2000/XP). Re-launch Apache and it should work.
When I start EasyPHP, I got the error: "Unable to load dynamic library 'C:\EasyPHP\PHP\EXTENS~1\php_curl.dll' - Le module spécifié est introuvable". I checked the path, the file is already there. I got multiple displays like that for each DLL files.
The directory's is badly defined. Search inside the configuration file of PHP (usually, the path is: C:\WINDOWS\php.ini). Look for "extension_dir" and replace "EXTENS~1" by "extensions".
Installation failed: the file "msvcrt.dll" from the SYSTEM directory cannot be replaced nor renamed because the file is in use.
EasyPhp may work with the "msvcrt.dll" file already included with the system. Just Ignore this error and continur the installation. If you keep having errors, there are multiple ways to force the installation:<br />
<UL>
<LI>Close all running applications and try running the installer again.</LI>
<LI>Restart in Safe Mode and run the installer.</LI>
<LI>Restart in MS-DOS mode or on a startup floppy disk, rename the MSVCRT.DLL file and start the installer.</LI>
</UL>
There's always 2 process running for the Apache server, is that normal?
Yes it is :).
What are the: name of the server, the user name, the database name and the password for accessing mySQL capabilities?
"localhost", "root", ""
Apache doesn't start and gives this error : <I>[crit] (2)No such file or directory: make_sock: failed to get a socket for port 80</I> in log file.
A Web Server is already installed on the computer and Apache can't use the port 80 (port conflict). You need to check the use of ports with your network running software.<br />
You might use the port 8080 instead. The value should be higher than 1024.<br />
With IIS: In the Administration tools, click on "Internet services Manager", select "Web site as a default", then right-click on the Properties, here you can change the port.<br />
With Apache: edit the configuration file, look for "Port" inside and set a new value. Restart if needed.<br />
Please remember set the correct port when accessing from the browser. If port is set to 8080, you should enter:<br />
http://127.0.0.1:8080/
It still does not work : I get this error message: <I>[crit] (2)No such file or directory: make_sock: failed to get a socket for port 8080</I> in the log file.
TCP/IP layers are not installed on your computer. Set a fake RAS (internet) connection to force the system to install TCP/IP.
I got this error message "Warning: Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061) in d:\easyphp\phpmyadmin\lib.inc.php on line 351" when accessing to PhpMyAdmin.
2 main reasons for that:
<UL>
<LI>"localhost" is not defined in the system. Edit the "hosts" file inside the WINDOWS directory (if this file doesn't exist, rename the "hosts.sam" file to "hosts") and add the following line : <br />
127.0.0.1 localhost<br />
(the "hosts" file can also be found inthe: WinNT\System32\Drivers\etc path with windows 2000 or windows XP).</LI>
<LI>A firewall denys access to the mySQL server: open the 3306 port connection from your Firewall features.</LI>
</UL>
When I launch EasyPHP, I got this message : "L'ordinal 6453 est introuvable dans la bibliothèque de liaisons dynamique MFC42.DLL".
Replace the file EasyPhp.exe in the installation folder by a version without MFC. Can be downloaded <a href='http://yarglah.free.fr/download.php3?filename=EasyPhp_sansMFC.zip' target='_blank' class='txt2'>here</a>.
The "mail" function from PHP returns an error (0) !
You need to replace this line: SMTP="localhost" in your PHP conf file (php.ini) by SMTP="mail.isp.com" where mail.isp.com stands for the mail server of your ISP.
When I want to use the local web server, the browser has this URL: http://127.0.0.1/ but displays "Page cannot be acceeded"
If you use proxy, configure your browser to do not use proxy for local adresses.<br />
Find <I>spyware</I> with sift such as <A HREF="http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware">Ad aware</A>.<br />
If you're an AOL user, use another browser than ther AOL one.<br />
If error still appear then quit EasyPHP, launch Apache manually, and look for some errors.<br />
If Apache says it can't load one or more extensions, add comments in the php.ini file:
<UL>
<LI>Choose expert mode</LI>
<LI>From the Configuration menu select "PHP"</LI>
<LI> Search for "extension"</LI>
<LI>Add a ';' at the beginning of the line where the extension is (for example: ;extension=php_gettext.dll)</LI>
</UL>
[v1.5] EasyPhp doesn't work with XP. I got this error message "Cannot run Apache : The parameter is incorrect"
Replace the .exe of the manager by the following one <A HREF='http://www.easyphp.org/telechargements/ManagerXP1_5.zip' class='txt2'>here</A>.<br />
(for those who activated the "98 compatibility", it should now be desactivated).<br />
WARNING: Don't forget to adjust the paramaters with the Windows XP firewall in order to have the Apache's service (on port 80 with TCP) and MySql's service (port 3306 with TCP) running.
How can I change the password for a mySQL user?
Open phpMyAdmin, and click on "Users & Permissions".<br />
Click on the "modify" link of the user you want to change the password, and follow the instructions.<br />
WARNING: if you set a new password for the "root" user, you will not be able to access phpMyAdmin anymore, or you will need to re-configure phpMyAdmin: edit the "EasyPhp\phpMyAdmin\config.inc.php" file and set your new password with this line
<CODE>$cfgServers[1]['password']</CODE>.<br />
For Example:<br />
<CODE>$cfgServers[1]['password'] = 'mynewpassword'</CODE>
[v1.5] How can I protec the phpMyAdmin access from visitors?
Add a .htaccess file in the phpmyadmin directory having :<br />
<CODE>
Order deny,allow<br />
allow from 127.0.0.1<br />
deny from all<br />
</CODE>
How can I create a <CODE>.htaccess</CODE> file under Windows ?
Some versions of Windows denies this kind of name <CODE>.htaccess</CODE> (starting with a '.').<br />
You need to use a text editor such as EditPad or UltraEdit for saving the file, or you can rename the file in a DOS window :<br />
Us the ren command: <CODE>ren htaccess .htaccess</CODE>
I have the following error: "425 HTTP Error Unable to connect with remote host" when accessing to the server.
Deactivate the proxy or put the local address in the list of addresses than shouldn't be acceeded by the proxy.
How my server can be shared over an Intranet or Internet connection?
Please read this <A HREF='/show_doc.php?doc=intra-inter' class='txt2'>article</A> which should resolve all your problems.
How can I change the "www" directory's location ?
You need to change the configuration fle of Apache (httpd.conf). Just update the path for <B>DocumentRoot</B>. For example:<br />
<CODE>DocumentRoot "C:/MyWebSite"</CODE> (Line 82)<br />
<CODE><Directory "C:/MyWebSite"></CODE> (Line 91)<br />
(line numbers may vary)
I got this error message : <CODE>PHP Warning: Unable to load dynamic library 'C:\EasyPHP\php\extensions\php_gettext.dll'</CODE> - <CODE>One peripheral is connected to the system and doesn't work properly, in Unknown on line 0</CODE>
Delete <CODE>gettext</CODE> from the extensions used by PHP :<br />
Edit the <CODE>php.ini</CODE> file in the WINDOWS directory, and add a parse before <CODE>gettext</CODE> (like <CODE>;gettext</CODE> before the extension).
I got error messages regarding bad versions of Odbcint.DLL or Odbc32.DLL
It's an installation problem, you need to replacethese files by some DLL files from the Windows 98 CD-ROM, or you can download them <A HREF='http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=34062' class='txt2' target='_blank'>here</A>.
When connecting on the localhost server I got <CODE>"Page cannot be displayed, Not Connected"</CODE> !
Go in the menu <CODE>Options/Internet Options</CODE> then <CODE>Connexion</CODE>, check <CODE>Never establish a connection</CODE>.<br />
You need to connect yourself manually for accessing the Internet.
EasyPHP is working on Macintosh ?
Yes...with the Virtual PC emulator :)
How to insert existing data in the mySQL database:
2 possibilities:
<UL>
<LI>From Microsoft Access: export your data as CSV format, then use PhpMyAdmin to import the file.</LI>
<LI>Use a software (such as <A HREF="http://efux.de/mysqlfront/MySQL-Front_2.5_Setup.exe" class='txt2' target="_blank">MySqlFront</A>, see <A HREF="http://www.easyphp.org/liens.php3" class='txt2'>links page</A>).</LI>
</UL>
On Windows XP, some pages may bug or display some weird
letters, but only from client stations.
It's an important compatibility problem with Windows XP and PHP
4.0.6. This will be fixed in version 1.6 of EasyPHP
I installed EasyPHP on a NT4 OS [also true for 95], but after a few seconds, servers stop working
OS' DLL are not at a sufficient level and prevent Apache to function properly.<br />To install a more recent version of IE (at least 5.0 is recommended) should solve the problem.
[v1.6] I got no "Administration" item in the manager's menu
A small mistake, already repaired in <a href="http://www.easyphp.org/telechargements/dn.php?F=CurManager" class='txt2'>this version</a> of the manager.
[v1.6] Installing works fine, but there are many <i>winoldap</i> tasks running
The manager is testing the validity of Apache's configuration file (using Apache -t) before running Apache.<br />There is a bug in Win98 that makes it running incorrectly, and a winoldap stays in memory.<br />Replace the manager by <a href="http://www.easyphp.org/telechargements/dn.php?F=CurManager" class='txt2'>this version</a> (in which the failing test is not activated).
[v1.6] I get an error message when running easyphp 1.6. The message indicates that chkap.bat is missing
Bound to the previous problem. Same punishment too... :-)
[v1.6] My scripts worked perfectly with 1.5 but now I get this error : <i>Warning: Forbidden access for user: 'user@localhost' (password: YES)</i> when I want to connect to MySql.
Only the <i>root</i> user (without password) has the rights to connect to the database. Either modify your scripts to use it, or add the user you need (phpMyAdmin/users and privileges: See phpMyAdmin's documentation for more information).
When I download EasyPHP and try to install it, there's a message saying the file is corrupt/damaged.
There was a problem during download. Try to download it again. Two ways to do so
<UL>
<LI>Empty the browser's cache.</LI>
<LI>On the page where "Connecting..." is written, refresh the page to download from another mirror site.</LI>
</UL>
When I try with http://myserver/directory he can not find the directory. I have to add a '/' after, using http://monserveur/directory/ to get it
Search for <i>UseCanonicalName</i> in Apache's configuration file, and replace <i>On</i> by <i>Off</i>.
[> 1.5] How to have access to <i>phpMyAdmin</i> from my local network or Internet ?
<UL><LI> In phpMyAdmin's configuration file (config.inc.php), set <br /><i>$cfgPmaAbsoluteUri = "http://$_SERVER[HTTP_HOST]:$_SERVER[SERVER_PORT]/mysql/";</i></LI>
<LI> Search for <i>phpMyAdmin</i> in Apache's configuration file. In <i>Directory</i>, add IP adresses of the computers you want to give the right to use phpMyAdmin. For example:<br />
<I>Allow from 192.168.69.1</I></LI>
When will the next version of EasyPHP come out?
No planed date
How to upgrade current PHP version ?
<UL><LI>0. Stop the servers
<LI>1. Download the zip file on <A HREF="http://www.php.net/" class='txt2'>http://www.php.net/</A></LI>
<LI>2. Unzip it into EasyPHP's installation directory.</LI>
<LI>3. Rename \php\ directory into \phpold\, for example (! keep it)</LI>
<LI>4. Rename the newly unziped directory into \php\</LI>
<LI>5. Copy "c:\...\easyphp\php\sapi\php4apache.dll" into "c:\...\easyphp\php\"</LI>
<LI>5. Replace DLL php4ts.DLL of Windows\System directory by the one of "easyphp\php\sapi\" directory</LI>
<LI>6. It is suggested to replace the old php.ini (found in c:\windows\ usualy) by the new php.ini that corresponds to the new version (A copy of the old one can be kept to configure PHP in the same way)</LI>
<LI>7. Run again EasyPHP.</LI></UL>
<I>'Web Local'</I> opens a list of the Kazaa shared files.
Kazaa uses the same socket as Apache : stop Kazaa and rerun Apache.
When running Easyphp I get an error message about <I>php4Apache.dll</I>
Some OS DLL are not up to date. Install <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom98/download.asp" class='txt2'>this package</a>.
MySql will not run and I get the message: '<I>C:\PROGRA~1\EASYPHP\MySql\bin\mysqld.exe: Table 'mysql.host' doesn't exist</I>' into MySql's error Log.
You should not have erased MySql database ! She is absolutely essential to a correct working.<br /> 2 possibilities (choose) to repair:
<UL><LI> Reinstall EasyPHP</LI>
<LI> Unzip <A HREF="http://www.easyphp.org/telechargements/Mysql-db-safe.zip" class='txt2'>this compressed file</A> into EasyPHP\MySql\Data\MySql directory (may need to be created).</LI></UL>
Some programs feeze when trying to open a file while EasyPHP is running. To turn off EasyPHP is enough to unfreeze them.
For 2000 and XP, set the servers in 'service' mode should do.
When I want to access to the local web or administration nothing happens...
Set a default browser.
I activated a PHP extension, and since then Apache does not start or shows errors.
Probably a DLL dependency problem.
<UL>
<LI> Download and install <A HREF="http://www.dependencywalker.com/" class="txt2" target="_blank">Dependency walker</a>.</LI>
<LI> Open with this program the DLL extension you want to install (php_extensionname.dll).</LI>
<LI> Open "Options/Configure search order" and add the folder path "PHP" of EasyPHP.</LI>
<LI> The dependency errors are in yellow. Download the missing DLL and add them in the PHP folder.</LI>
<LI> Try again as many times as necessary if there are still dependency problems with the new DLL.</LI>
</UL>
[1.7] Which configuration differences between PHP the 1.6 and 1.7 version ?
1.6 :<br />
<I>register_globals : On<br />
magic_quotes : On<br />
reporting_errors : E_ALL | ~E_NOTICE<br />
output_buffering = Off<br /></I>
1.7 :<br />
<I>register_globals : OFF</I> (see why <A HREF="http://www.php.net/register_globals" class="txt2" target="_blank">here</A>)<br />
<I>magic_quotes : OFF<br />
reporting_errors : E_ALL<br />
output_buffering = 4096</I>
[> 1.7] How to connect to MySql from the outside
Edit the configuration file from MySql and comment the following ligne:<br /><I>bind-address=127.0.0.1</I>
[> 1.6] I get many "<I>Notice: Undefined variable</I>" errors in my scripts.
Since PHP 4.2.0 from April 2002, you are now supposed to:
<UL>
<LI> Initialize your variables before you use them.</LI>
<LI> Get the content of the variables you sent via GET or POST with (respectively) $var=$_GET['var']; or $var=$_POST['var'];.</LI>
<LI> Use $_SESSION. to generate sessions.</LI>
</UL>
See <A HREF="http://www.php.net/" class="txt2" target="_blank"> PHP</A> help for more information.
[1.7] I get the<I>"Server cannot be runned : another server use the requested port"</I> error.
If you're on 2K or XP, try running servers as services. If error still appear, configure all your applications so that none use port 80 (used by Apache) nor 3306 (used by MySql).<br />
To know which application uses one of those ports, scan your computer with <A HREF="http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/TcpView.zip" class="txt2" target="_blank">TCPView</A>.<br />
(Usual applications that may be using port 80 (http) are, between others, <I>Kazaa Lite</I>, <I>Norton Firewall (proxy function)</I>, <I><A HREF="http://www.easyphp.org/faq.php3#7" class="txt2">IIS (under XP Pro)</A></I>, <I>Yahoo Messenger</I>, <I>Internet Security</I>).
[1.7] Settings of firewall for local use.
In order for the Easyphp pack to operate correctly, the firewall must be set as below:
<UL>
<LI> Authorise Apache.exe to listen to port 80.</LI>
<LI> Authorise Mysqld.exe to listen to port 3306</LI>
<LI> Authorise EasyPHP.exe to access to port 80 (Apache) from address 127.0.0.1</LI>
<LI> Authorise EasyPHP.exe to access to port 3306 (MySql) from address 127.0.0.1</LI>
<LI> Authorise Apache.exe to access to port 3306 (MySql) from address 127.0.0.1</LI>
<LI> Authorise Mysqladmin.exe to access to port 3306 (MySql) from address 127.0.0.1</LI>
</UL>
To learn how to do that, read your firewall's documentation and help.
Mysql stops with this message 'unexpected end of MySql!'.
An older configuration file from a previous installation of Mysql was left on your computer. Find the c:\my.cnf and rename it. Then restart Mysql.
MySql doesn't start under Windows 2003 server
Find any <I>my.ini</I> on C: drive and move it in Windows directory
How to install PostgreSQL with EasyPHP ?
Read <A HREF="http://www.easyphp.org/forums/read.php?f=7&i=91973&t=91973" class="txt2" Title="Install PostgreSQL">this contribution</A>.
The last version of PHP can be found at <A HREF="http://www.php.net/downloads.php" class="txt2">http://www.php.net/downloads.php</A><br />
<br />
Download the "PHP 5.0.1 zip package" (for windows) and unzip it into the folder /easyphp/php/<br />
<br />
Modifie the /easyphp/apache/conf/httpd.conf<br />
(the few modified lines:)<br />
<br />
LoadModule php4_module "C:/EasyPHP/php/php4apache.dll" must be set to <br />
LoadModule php5_module "C:/EasyPHP/php/php5apache.dll"<br />
<br />
AddModule mod_php4.c must be set to<br />
AddModule mod_php5.c<br />
<br />
For this group of lines, just add "index.php5"<br />
<IfModule mod_dir.c><br />
DirectoryIndex index.html index.shtml index.wml index.pwml index.php index.php3 index.php4 index.php5<br />
</IfModule><br />
<br />
same for this line: add ".php5":<br />
AddType application/x-httpd-php .phtml .pwml .php3 .php4 .php5 .php .php2 .inc<br />
<br />
After a test (reboot of the server, too...), a phpinfo() shows:<br />
Apache Version Apache/1.3.27 (Win32) PHP/5.0.1
When I click <I>Local Web</I> ou <I>Administration</I> I'm redirected to <I>myway.com</I> or a seach web
Use a soft like <A HREF="http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware" class='txt2'>Ad aware</A> to eradicate <I>spywares</I>.
How can I store my Mysql database in another foder ?
<UL>
<LI>Stop MySQL</LI>
<LI>Copy all files and folders from <I>mysql\data</I> to the new folder</LI>
<LI>Modify <I>datadir</I> from MySql configuration file to match the new folder path
(it's recommended to backup the file before modifying it)</LI>
<B>ATTENTION: Use / instead of \ for folder path.</B><br />
<LI>Start MySQL.</LI>
</UL>
[1.8] EasyPHP 1.8 doen't start under Windows NT with the messsage <I>can't found GetLongPathA in KERNELL.32.dll</I>
Replace EasyPHP.exe by <A HREF="http://www.easyphp.org/telechargements/EasyPHP1-8NT.exe" class='txt2'>this patch</A> and run <i>EasyPHP.exe /install</i>
[1.8] At startup, manager "hang".
Your proxy doesn't respond. Put <I>CheckVersion=N</I> in <I>EasyPHP.ini</I> file.
[1.8] On 98 or ME, computer become very slow after startup.
Uncomment <I>skip-innodb</i> in MySql configuration file.
[1.8] How to make a package with my PHP application ?
Read <A HREF="http://www.easyphp.org/show_doc.php?doc=custom_pack" class='txt2'>this documentation</A>.
[>= 2.0] My PHP scripts don't works and display PHP code !
It's by design. As you're informed during installation, <code>short_tag</code> PHP configutation variable is now defined as <code>OFF</code>.<br />
You can now easily include XML section which also use <CODE><?</CODE> tag.<br />
Just use <code><?php</code> tag instead of <code><?</code> one for PHP block code.
I have the message
<code> apache.exe - Impossible to find the entry point It's not possible to find the entry point mysql_slave_query for the procedure in dinamically linked library LIBMYSQL.dll</code>
Search 'LIBMYSQL.dll' file on your hard drive. You should find one in 'system32' directory in Windows installation drive.
Rename or delete this file.
[>= 1.8] There 2 configuration file for each component. Which one can I edit ?
In few words : use manager's menu to acceed to the good one.<br />
In details : edit files in <I>conf_files</I> directory.
On modifications, EasyPHP manager will generate the file used by the corresponding server/component, with good path in it, and restart the server.
This enable you to move your EasyPHP folder as you want, on any disk or USB key.
[>= 1.8] Manager freeze at startup
By default the manager try to access to the net to check update. Firewall can block these requests so the application hang.<br />
To correct the problem: either configure your firewall to authorize EasyPHP.exe to access to the net, or change <i>CheckVersion</i> flag to N in EasyPHP.ini.
[2.0] 2000 SP4 : Apache'a Alias (and Administration page) can't be reach
Add 'Win32DisableAcceptEx' directive in Apache conf file
[5.3.X, Vista/Seven/IPv6 enabled] Got connection problem with mysql and access to phpMyAdmin
IPv6 windows resolved 'localhost' on IPv6 loopback address (::1). 2 solutions:
<UL>
<LI>if you're administrator, edit C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file and uncomment (remove # char) before line <i>127.0.0.1 localhost'</i>
<LI>if you're administrator
<UL>
<LI>in phpMyAdmin configuration file <i>config.inc.php</i> replace <i>$cfg['Servers'][$i]['host'] = 'localhost';</i> by <i>$cfg['Servers'][$i]['host'] = '127.0.0.1';</i>
<LI>Always use 127.0.0.1 for mysql connection host parameter
</UL>
</UL>
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