How To Install PHP on a Windows 7

The article explains how to install a programming language.This includes how to install the whole system on Windows 7.You will learn how to make sure the server is running correctly.

Step 1: You have to download the required software.

You can download Apache at http://www.apache.org.

Step 2: Zip these three files.

Step 3: One software at a time.

The first three were Apache,MySQL andPHP.There is a database software.The language that you will learn is called Apache and it is a server.

Step 4: It's a good idea to install MySQL.

You can't enter your database system without the usernames and passwords.Follow the instructions step-by-step.The environment doesn't need to be configured withMySQL first.You can install it if you follow the instructions.

Step 5: You have to install Apache.

Follow the instructions to open the file.If you change anything, you have to change a lot of things in the future.If you are a beginner, that will cause problems.

Step 6: Go to your web browser and type in the address.

You have successfully installed the Apache if it shows 'It works!'.You can move on to the next step after that.

Step 7: You can unZIP the file and copy it to the C disk.

Rename the folder.It is easy to remember when it is named.

Step 8: You can find the file at the C.

The program files are for the Apache Software Foundation.Use Notepad++ to modify it.Add two important sentences at the end of the file.Do not forget to save the file.Start the Apache by closing the notepad.

Step 9: Go to the folder at 'C'.

The Apache Software Foundation has program files.There is a new file called test.php.Don't forget to save if you open it with Notepad.

Step 10: You can open your browser and enter the address.

If the browser shows yourPHP version, that means you have successfully installed it.You can learn and use the program on your own computer.