How to run a PHP file on localhost

1. First download the xampp from http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html
 
2. Extract the file and double click the exe. This will install Mysql and Apache servers.
 
3. Once the installation is complete, you will find XAMPP under Start / Programs / XAMPP. You can use the XAMPP Control Panel to start/stop all servers. Start Mysql and Apache servers.

4. Write a test.php file and copy it in to C:/Program Files/XAMPP/htdocs/

5. To run the php file, you just need to browse http://localhost/test.php

Note: You can also create any folder inside htdocs and past test.php inside the folder. If you create a folder called test then the address will become http://localhost/test/test.php

To know about php refer this wesbite

http://www.w3schools.com/php

If u want to make a trial on php based website try this site below

http://0fees.net          

POSTED BY

SUSHEEL SINGH

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