Web Tools

Deleting a MySql Database Under XAMPP

This tutorial assumes that you have XAMPP 1.7.3 installed. The procedure should be the same for other versions of XAMPP. A XAMPP installation procedure for Windows XP can be found here. Click on images for full sized versions. (1) Enter http://localhost/phpmyadmin into your browser’s URL field. This will bring you to the phpmyadmin main page. […]

Joomla

Installing Joomla 1.6 Under XAMPP

Joomla! 1.6 is obsolete. Joomla! 2.5 is the newest release with long term support. Instructions for installing Joomla! 2.5 can be found here. This tutorial describes how to install Joomla! version 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.6.3, 1.6.4, and 1.6.6 (skip 1.6.2 and 1.6.5 because they broke some things) under XAMPP version 1.7.3 on Windows XP. The procedure […]

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Creating a MySQL Database using XAMPP

This tutorial assumes that you have XAMPP 1.7.3 installed. The procedure should be the same for other versions of XAMPP. A XAMPP installation procedure for Windows can be found here. Click on images for full sized versions. Many applications, such as Joomla! require an SQL database as part of their setup. With XAMPP installed, this […]

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Installing Joomla 1.5 Under XAMPP

For instructions on installing Joomla 1.6.x under XAMPP 1.7.3, please see here. This tutorial describes how to install Joomla! versions 1.5.15 through 1.5.23 (skip 1.5.19 because it is broken) under XAMPP version 1.7.3 on Windows XP. XAMPP 1.7.4: Installing Joomla 1.5.22 or 1.5.23 under XAMPP 1.7.4 will FAIL. I haven’t tested all Joomla! 1.5.x versions […]

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Installing XAMPP – Apache Server, MySql, and PHP

These instructions are for installing XAMPP 1.7.3 on Windows XP, Service Pack 3. It should work for other configurations as well. XAMPP 1.7.4 (released in January 2011). I had no problem with the install and most things work just fine, however, there are many little things that require “expert” tinkering to get it working right. […]