Installation on WampServer “Please proof your database setti

[Powerscourt]

Hi everyone

I’ve just downloaded phpwcms and would like to test it on a local server (WampServer) before installing on my remote server.

When calling up the install script and following the onscreen set-up instructions I’m getting the error message “Please proof your database settings!”

The MySQL host name is: localhost, I’ve named the DB User and assigned a password and given a name to the DB table prefix. Use persistent database box is checked.

I think these settings should work so the only thing that I think may be causing the error message is the fact that I’ve not set “Chmod Rights” for the files.

I don’t believe you need to set Chmod Rights for files on WampServer as it’s a Windows based server (I don’t know of a way to do it anyway!) but I can’t proceed any further with the installation of phpwcms due to the error message.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Chris

[Oliver Georgi]

Check port of the database too. Which "WampServer" do you use?

Most users use local servers for development and testing. I recommend to use XAMPP on Windows.

[Powerscourt]

Hi Oliver

Thanks for your speedy response.

WampServer is showing as version 1.6.1.33.

I've had no problems so far using WampServer when uploading .php files for preview etc.

I'll take a look at XAMPP

Regards, Chris