1 Topic by Dan954 (edited by Dan954 2004-08-01 19:10)

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Topic: Install Issue - PHP/MySQL Config question

I am trying to get this going on Win98 with PWS.  I have installed PHP 5.0, and MySQL.  I modified the PHP.ini (or is it config.php - I updated the one in the windows root which is actually used) file to turn off cgi.force_redirect (PHP is in CGI mode).  However, when I try to install the Punbb, after entering the initial setup info, I get:

This PHP environment doesn't have MySQL support built in. MySQL support is required if you want to use a MySQL database to run this forum. Consult the PHP documentation for further assistance.

What changes are needed in the PHP.ini file has to get it to work with the MySQL installation?

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Re: Install Issue - PHP/MySQL Config question

Search for mysql in the ini file. I'm guessing there's a line commented out regarding mysql.dll or something like that.

Also, I would definately avoid PWS. Go with Apache2 instead. It works great even on Windows :)

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3 Reply by Dan954 (edited by Dan954 2004-08-02 19:40)

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Re: Install Issue - PHP/MySQL Config question

Thanks for the help.  I got PunBB installed, but am facing a new issue:  When I try to access the "Admin" link at the top of the page, It never loads. 

I think this is a MySQL config issue, as when the link is pressed, an MS-Dos window flashes up for a moment, as if it is the console popping up. 

If the DB is configured to allow the PunBB to be installed and new posts added/updated correctly, what config issue might be preventing access to the Admin control panel from working?

edit:  After thinking about this, is there something I may have configured wrong during punbb installation which is causing this? 

Thanks

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Re: Install Issue - PHP/MySQL Config question

What? A console window pops up?

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5 Reply by Dan954 (edited by Dan954 2004-08-04 14:07)

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Re: Install Issue - PHP/MySQL Config question

It appears the Admin_index.php page runs in a shell window instead of running in the browser.  This is the only page I have encountered this with.  Does anyone have any ideas as to why this would happen?

I will try migrating to Apache and see if it is resolved...


Moving to Apache resolved the issue...