Install XAMPP server on windows

Install XAMPP server on windows

Install XAMPP server on windows

To install XAMPP on Windows, you can follow these steps:

  1. Download XAMPP: Go to the official XAMPP website (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) and download the latest version of XAMPP for Windows.
  2. Run the installer: Double-click on the downloaded XAMPP installer file and follow the instructions to install XAMPP. You can choose the components you want to install, but it’s recommended to install all components to ensure that everything works correctly.
  3. Choose installation directory: During the installation process, you will be prompted to choose the installation directory for XAMPP. The default installation directory is “C:\xampp”, but you can choose a different location if you prefer.
  4. Complete the installation: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Once the installation is complete, XAMPP will start automatically.
  5. Test the installation: Open a web browser and go to http://localhost/. If XAMPP is installed correctly, you should see the XAMPP welcome page.
  6. Start Apache and MySQL: To start the Apache web server and MySQL database server, open the XAMPP Control Panel, which is located in the XAMPP installation directory. Click the “Start” button next to Apache and MySQL.
  7. Create a test file: To test that everything is working correctly, create a new file in the “htdocs” directory of the XAMPP installation directory. Name the file “test.php” and add the following code to it:
				
					<?php
phpinfo();
?>

				
			

Save the file and open a web browser. Go to http://localhost/test.php. If PHP is working correctly, you should see a page with information about your PHP installation.

Note: XAMPP may have some security vulnerabilities when used in production environments, so it’s recommended to use XAMPP for development purposes only.

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