PHP

  • Just downloaded WordPress and entered wp-admin/install.php in my browser. However it seems I do not have PHP installed & wonder if there is an easy way to download PHP or get this working? Being a novice, I am not sure I have the wherewithall to fill in the configue php myself.

    In view of these problems and my not being able to open or use WordPress, I take it re-downloading it from Fantastico or taking out a domain hosting package with, say WordPress, would not help in any way?

    I was also thinking that with blogger you just type the posts direct on line – could this also be the same for wordpress and, if so, would it also be possible to enter plug ins on line?

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  • Are you trying to just login to your WordPress site, or are you trying to edit the PHP to make it do something differently? If you can clarify your issue a bit more I may be able to help you out.

    If you’re trying to go to yoursite.com/wp-admin and getting an error, chances are the install did not happen correctly, I would recommend uninstalling and retrying.

    Thread Starter Neilpont

    (@neilpont)

    Thanks for such a speedy response.

    Basically I downloaded WordPress into a folder and then entered wp-admin/install.php in my browser and this took me straight to the WordPress forum.

    I had hoped that once I had downloaded WordPress the installation would start almost automatically but this was not the case, and I can’t see what else I can click on in the file download to start the installation process.

    I am very seriously thinking of taking advantage of WordPress Web hosting and presume this would also need me to get this download working.

    Thanks again.

    You need a webserver, so look around for some decent web hosting. Alternatively if you just want to try out WordPress, think about signing up for a WordPress.com account.

    Have a look at the requirements for WordPress – https://www.ads-software.com/about/requirements/ and be sure that you meet them.

    As Rich ‘elfin’ Pedley already said – you need a webserver, so you will either need to set up one or just find a host, alternative may however also be setting up a WordPress blog at WordPress.com – https://wordpress.com/

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