[Gd2 Windows]

Hi,

 

I have removed all but the one in C:\PHP5 which the phpinfo said was 'the one' and restarted the server, all OK so got the right one.

 

I used `php-5.2.5-win32-installer.msi' to install originally and I have to say it ran from the word go and has never had a problem.

 

I have always feared a reinstall as I have read about a few problems caused by doing this.

 

I can always set a restore point and jump in.

 

Only took a mo, I used the WinStaller and found the option right away and now have GD2 installed and running, sorry all I never have to do anything to php or apache as it just works and so I forget it all.

 

Many thanks to all respondees,

 

David

 

Think I may be pushing it a bit but as an aside when I log on here the logon screen looks like a lightbox, does anyone know how to do this, or know of a good tutorial?

[Gd2 Windows]

Hi All,

 

I have an installation of PHP 5.2.4 with Apache 2.2.4 and I am trying to install the GD2 extension.

 

I have read everything I can find on the web and nothing helps.

 

I found I only need to uncomment the text ';extension=php_gd2.dll'.

My php.ini does not contain that line so I added it right after 'extension=php_mysqli.dll' under 'Dynameic Extensions'.

 

My extensions folder is 'C:\php\ext' and on checking was completely empty. A search for the dll came up with nothing so I downloaded php 5.2.17, opened the zip and copied everything from the ext folder to my 'C:\php\ext' folder.

 

Restarted the server but there is no GD2 section when accessing phpinfo.

 

I am a software developer by trade and find the whole php/Apache environment chaotic when applied to Windows (I hope it is better on Linux).

 

As an aside why do I have four php.ini files? I have found 'the one' by reading my phpinfo but this is a little confusing?

 

Any ideas please?

 

Kindest regards

 

David