Installing PHP under Apache and Vista
In one of my recent projects using Flex2, I found the need to hook up to MySQL, easy right? Not if your on Windows Vista! I have installed apache.mysql/php on many boxes but this was my first experience installing it under windows vista. The apache install is more or less the same, download the installed, run, check the test page, and your ready to go. Repeat the same process with the php installer and you’ll get some unexpected results! Its hard to describe how it behaves, first install it appeared to work fine, but was missing all the mysql functions, second install it didnt work at all, third install it still didnt work. I was about to start tearing my hair out!
Then i came across this helpful post by senese: Installing PHP under Apache and Vista. I was able to get PHP working correctly, finally! Some steps may seem unnecessary (such as deleting the install directory through the command prompt) but trust me every single step is required! Follow these directions and you’ll be using PHP under vista in no time!
