How To Install Wamp Server
Summary: WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP) is all in one package which installs the basic programs, you will need to get localhost running and to be able to build and run PHP scripts.
WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP) is all in one package which installs the basic programs, you will need to get localhost running and to be able to build and run PHP scripts.
Once the WAMP server installation completes successfully, you have the trayicon for the management of server and all its settings.
If you are installing latest version Wamp Server first time, then these following step will help you that how to install the Wamp Server in your computer with windows 7. We will end up to the following applications at the tail of this tutorial,
Steps to Install WAMP Server
Step 1: Download WAMP Server
WAMP Server Official We Site
You will find two options for the selection of WAMP Server for your windows 7 after clicking on “Download” link at the main navigation of WAMP Server official site.
Download WampServer (64 bits)
Download WampServer (32 bits)
My windows 7,10 is 64 bit, so I will proceed with the download of WAMP Server 64 bits version.
The first thing you need to do is go to the WAMP Server website and download the latest version. There will be different options available on the download page. Simply choose the option that applies to your Windows (64-bit or 32-bit).
Note: While installing WAMP, no other servers should be in active mode otherwise it will conflict installation of WAMP.
Step 2: Installation of WAMP Server
After downloading WAMP server, double click on WAMP Server icon to run and install it
It is very important step of WAMP Server installation. I will recommend to install WAMP Server at the drive other than Windows 7 installation. Suppose your Windows 7 is install in C drive so you should install WAMP Server on D, E or any other location in hard drive except C drive.
Step 3: Default Browser For WAMP Server
You will receive a dialog for choosing your default browser for WAMP Server. You can choose your favorite browser for WAMP Server as default, or simply click “Open” if you are not sure about the installation or executable files of your favorite browser. WAMP Server will choose “Internet Explorer” as default choice.
Step 4 : Windows Firewall Setup
You will notice a “Windows Firewall” standard dialog while configuring Apache by WAMP Server. (You may not observe this, if your windows firewall is not active). Click on “Allow Access” by leaving default options as such to proceed for PHP mail parameters.
Step 5 :Apache HTTP Server
After allowing access to Apache server, you are at SMTP server configuration dialog. You can specify the SMTP server and the address mail to be used by PHP when using the function mail(). I will recommend the following values,
SMTP: localhost
Email: Your email address.
Click “Next” after putting the above values for the installation final dialog.
Step 6 : PHP Mail Parameters
You have successfully installed Wamp Server latest version d along with Apache, MySql, PHP, phpMyAdmin and SqlBuddy at your computer.
Click “Finish” to start Wamp Server along with other services. Leave “Launch WampServer latest version now” check-box checked to start Wamp Server automatically after installation.
Step 7: Run WAMP Server
run wamp server local host
Always remember to first activate WAMP server simply by double clicking on its icon. After activating it, the icon will become green from red in the task-bar.
It is time to test our Wamp Server with the installed services of Apache, PHP, MySql and phpMyAdmin. Please follow the steps to test Wamp Server at Windows 7.
Be sure, Wamp Server icon is green at taskbar
Open your favorite browser
Type, http://127.0.0.1/ OR http://localhost/
Hit Enter
You have successfully installed Wamp Server on your computer if you have seen the welcome screen of Wamp Server. You can read Server Configuration at Wamp Server welcome screen.
Apache Version: 2.2.17
PHP Version: 5.6.4
Loaded Extensions: Loaded extensions of PHP
MySql Version: 5.5.8 at 32 bits platform.
Step 8 : Wamp Server Welcome Screen /phpMyAdmin (Database)
You can launch phpMyAdmin console by one of the following means,
Click on phpmyadmin link on Wamp Server welcome screen
Type: http://127.0.0.1/phpmyadmin/ OR http://localhost/phpmyadmin/ in the browser address bar
Hit Enter
You will be at phpMyAdmin index to manage your MySql databases.
phpMyAdmin
I hope you have successfully installed Wamp Server (Latest Version) d at your computer. If you have any question, feel free to ask at the contact page, and don’t forget to write your valuable comments.
