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Unit 5: PHP

3. extension=php_mbstring.dll Notes
4. extension=php_mysql.dll

5. extension=php_mysqli.dll
6. extension=php_pdo.dll
7. extension=php_pdo_mysql.dll

8. extension=php_xmlrpc.dll
If you want to send emails using the PHP mail() function, enter the details of an SMTP server
(your ISP’s server should be suitable):
1. [mail function]
2. ; For Win32 only.
3. SMTP = mail.myisp.com

4. smtp_port = 25
5. ; For Win32 only.
6. sendmail_from = my@emailaddress.com

Step 3: add C:\php to the path environment variable

To ensure Windows can find PHP, you need to change the path environment variable. From the
Control Panel, choose System, (then “Advanced system settings” in Vista), select the “Advanced”
tab, and click the “Environment Variables” button.

Scroll down the System variables list and click on “Path” followed by the “Edit” button. Enter
“;C:\php” to the end of the Variable value line (remember the semi-colon).

Figure 5.3: Example Edit System Variable Value

Now OK your way out. You might need to reboot at this stage.

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