GD Extension problem

[meiyu]

I installed PHP 5.2.13 on a Windows 2003 server and have verified PHP is running. I've installed phpBB3 successfully but get the message "Thumbnail support has been disabled. For proper functionality either the GD extension need to be available or imagemagik being installed. Both were not found."

I have verified that the ;extension=php_gd2.dll is no longer commented in the C:\PHP\php.ini file. The path variable has also been modified to include the C:\PHP; and C:\PHP\ext directories. Restarted the server. Server has all patches applied.

Still getting the message!

Thanks for any help.

Mei

[PFMaBiSmAd]

Is the php.ini that you are changing the one that php is using?

[meiyu]

I assume it is. It was never previously installed. How would I know?

[PFMaBiSmAd]

If you use a phpinfo(); statement in a .php file, the Loaded Configuration File value that is output will be the php.ini that was loaded.

 

I assume it is.

In programming, you cannot assume anything. Computers only do exactly what their code tells them to do. If you don't know something for certain, you must check and confirm that it is what you think it is.

 

Edit: What method did you use to install php, because if you used the .msi installer, you are expected to enable extensions through the Windows control panel add/remove item for php. You can alter the php.ini all you want in this case and you probably won't get it to work.

[meiyu]

Indeed, one should never assume; especially when working with a Microsoft product.

It was looking in the C:\Windows directory where no php.ini existed. Being new to php, I wasn't sure of where to look, but the load path and loaded .ini file are part of the main phpinfo display.

Thanks for your help! On until the next problem!

Mei