Install WAMP server

The WAMP server is one of the most important, easy to install and successful tool in making up the most of the free features. Also helps to learn PHP and can be used as a building stone.

WAMP server can be downloaded from http://www.wampserver.com/en/download.php and installed as per the directions.

On Installation , you can specify a directory as C:/WAMP for installation path, so that people using VISTA dont have to struggle with Admin rights each time , as is the case if installed in Program Files. Its just a suggestion and you may use any method you want.

Once the installation is completed, open the default internet browser , and type http://localhost or http://localhost:80

WAMP homepage should come up.

In case the WAMP homepage is missing, check the system tray for WAMP icon , right click and select "PUT ONLINE" , or an option that appears to be like that (like start all services) .

Once the homepage displays (http://localhost) WAMP server , WAMP is ready and you are ready to go for your PHP code