Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by T.C. Chappelear -
Number of replies: 13

I am installing moodle using a windows XP pc as my moodle server.  I followed the directions in Windows installation using XAMPP.

 

I did two other installations onto local machines thinking that I would be ready when my server/pc came in.  Well, I guess I wasn't ready.  Everthing has gone well except that when I type in http://localhost I get the XAMPP for Windows instead of install.php.  When I access remotely from home using moodle server ip address I get the same page loading.  I am at home now and can't mess with the machine but I was wondering if anyone had a quick fix.  Like everyone else around here I am a tinkerer and will probably figure it out but I thought maybe someone had some advice.

To summarize things, I know that php, apache, and mysql are all working.  I can hit my ip address from outside the school's network.  I probably do not have the proper folder in the proper place I guess.  I am a real newbie at this type of stuff but I am enjoying the learning process.  Anyway, thanks in advance to anyone who helps me out.

T.C. 

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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by P Wentworth -

Hi there...

Could you give me the sites of all the things that you had to download, in order to get Moodle.  I downloaded Moodle and extracted the zip.  I would like to know the sites of the other things that I need to download.  Thank you so much.  Peggy

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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by T.C. Chappelear -

Peggy, if you just want to run moodle on your local machine you can just go to the Moodle Download Page and choose a complete install for windows. 

Since you already have Moodle 1.6, all you need now is Apache, Mysql, and PHP.  You can get this from Apachefriends.org and it is called XAMPP (Apache, MySQL, PHP & Perl - I think).  Then you just follow the directions in the link above about windows installation.  I haven't been quite successful yet but I think I will have it tomorrow. 

I still will have some security issues to take care of but I know I am close.

T.C.

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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by Ray Lawrence -
Hi,

To install Moodle you will need to enter http//localhost/location_of_your_moodle_files so if you have unzipped the moodle files downloaded to your PC in the htdocs folder in your XAMPP installation (see below)

xampp

Moodle fodler

You would need to enter http://localhost/moodle in your browser address bar (see below)

Address bar

The install screens should then be displayed.

(Peggy, you will need to start from the beginning of the process detailed here).

Accessing this local installation is another issue which can be addressed once your up and running locally.
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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by Ray Lawrence -
There was a typo in my example url above. It should have read http://localhost/location_of_your_moodle_files
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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by P Wentworth -

I have the attachment page come up and it appears things are going to work but then I get errors.  When do I know I am setup and how do I begin using Moodle to do a webpage?  Thanks so much...I am really stuck.

 

Peggy

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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by P Wentworth -

Thanks, Thanks, Thanks...for all of your help.  I am still in the well.  smile

I copied my moodle files directly, instead of using the folder so I can use http://localhost/ and a php to come up.  When I click on any of the backup, login, blog, etc.  I get a page that says there are errors.  I thought I had everything downloaded and used notepad to edit the php, I think it was.  Should I uninstall everything and start over?  I do appreciate your time and effort.  Peggy

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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by Ray Lawrence -
Peggy,

To install locally (or elsewhere) you don't need to edit the files themselves. Installation is done from your web browser.

It may be prudent to start again (following these steps - if there is anything which might be made clearer for complete beginners let me know and I'll try to incorporate it).

Edit: Saw your post above. I don't use EasyPHP anymore, I find XAMMP much better (and easier wink smile).

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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by P Wentworth -

Hello

I didn't find these steps that easy.  Which ones of what? There were too many blinds selections.  It was very confusing. 

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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by Ray Lawrence -
Hi,

Can you expand upon where you faced difficulties? Also I'm not sure what you mean by "blinds selections".

If you uninstall EasyPHP and follow the steps in the link above you will be successful.

Stick with it, it will be worth it in the end. smile
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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by Ray Lawrence -
I've added an introduction section to the MoodleDocs page which may help get an overview of the whole process before you start.
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Re: Problem installing using XAMPP on XP

by T.C. Chappelear -

Okay, I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer but I got it.  The path that you specify after http://localhost is the location inside of htdocs. in my case it was "moodle-latest-16\moodle"  so i just typed the url http://localhost/moodle-latest-16\moodle and I am good to go.  For those experienced in web servers this probably seems arcane but for those who are dealing with the server side of things for the first time (i.e. me) this is a hard concept to get.

Thanks to those who replied to my post and anyone with similar issue, I would  be glad to help you out.

T.C.

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