Updated wamp + zen cart tutorial for Zen Cart 1.3.8a and Wamp Server 2.0i

This tutorial is for Zen Cart 1.3.8a and Wamp Server 2.0i.

Step 1:

• Download Setting up Zencart On WampServer 2.pdf
  Download Zen Cart 1.3.8a.
  Download Wamp 2.0i.

Step 2:

• Follow the steps in the .pdf tutorial to install wamp server.

Continue untill you hit Step 6 in "Setting up a root Password for WampServer".

Step 3:

• In step 6 in "Setting up a root Password for WampServer", in the file C:\wamp\apps\phpmyadmin3.2.0.1\config.inc.php you need to ADD!!! in the end of the file but before the ?> sign the following lines:
  $cfg['blowfish_secret'] = 'd4uhpnfay9';
  $cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type'] = 'cookie'; // Authentication method (config, http or cookie based)?
  $cfg['Servers'][$i]['password'] = 'd4uhpnf9';
  $cfg['Servers'][$i]['AllowNoPasswordRoot'] = false;
  You need to do this without converting the file to DOS format. UltraEdit can do the editing without the conversion, get it at ultraedit.com

Continue untill you hit Step 12 in "Setting up a root Password for WampServer".

Step 4:

• There is no php_mcrypt extension on wamp 2.0i, it's integrated now so there is no need to specifically add it.

Continue untill you hit Step 4 in "Install Zencart 1.3.7 on your new WampServer"

Step 5:

• Use this address instead
  "http://localhost/zencart/zc_install/index.php"

Step 6:

• In the file C:\wamp\www\zencart\zc_install\includes\application_top.php change line 22 and add a"@" in the begining of the line, instead of:
  set_magic_quotes_runtime(0);
  You get:
  @set_magic_quotes_runtime(0);

Continue untill you hit Step 4 in "Install Zencart 1.3.7 on your new WampServer"

Step 7:

• We need to turn on ssl in apache.
  left click wamp icon->Apache->Apache modules->ssl_module
  Wait a minute or two.

I got stuck right after this step.

Step 8:

• Create a database for zen cart:
  Open phpMyAdmin and goto Priviliges,
  click "Add New User"
  Username: zencart
  Host: Change the drop box to Local and type localhost
  Password: zencart
  Check "Create database with same name and grant all privileges"
  Select the following premissions:
  
  • SELECT
  
  
  • INSERT
  
  
  • UPDATE
  
  
  • DELETE
  
  
  • FILE (optional, but easiest to leave it checked)
  
  
  • CREATE
  
  
  • ALTER
  
  
  • INDEX
  
  
  • DROP
  
  
  • CREATE TEMPORARY TABLES (not required by the core code, but may be required by some addons)
  
  
  • LOCK TABLES (required for database backups)
  
  Press "Go"

So can someone help?

OK, as I learned lately, Zen Cart 1.3.8a and Wamp Server 2.0i don't work together.

You need Wamp server version 2.0h.
You do everything the same except skip stap 6 and disregard step 4.
Even Step 8 goas smoothly.

Cheers

Any idea where i can download version 2.0h?

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Originally Posted by Agent_KGB

Any idea where i can download version 2.0h?

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found it here
http://sourceforge.net/projects/wamp...pServer%202.0/

What is the likely causes that make Step8 failed when using 2.0i as against 2.0h??

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Originally Posted by jkidz

What is the likely causes that make Step8 failed when using 2.0i as against 2.0h??

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Wampserver 2.0i contains PHP 5.3.0 which Zen Cart v1.3.8a and older are NOT compatible with. That's why you need to use the older version of wamp.

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Originally Posted by DrByte

Wampserver 2.0i contains PHP 5.3.0 which Zen Cart v1.3.8a and older are NOT compatible with. That's why you need to use the older version of wamp.

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So, can I just d/l an older PHP addon and still run it under 2.0i??

The steps above is abit confusing as there are so many StepX in the manual and the post.. :P

I don't know the answer to your question, as I don't use wampserver.
I would suggest uninstalling the incompatible version of wampserver before installing the compatible version.

I am having this problem and I end up to this tutorial. I'll try this up and hope that it works for me. I'll say something later. Thank you.

Today, installed Wamp on Windows7 laptop...only wamp version that would work is 2.0h, which has php 5.29 and so did not require zencart 1.3.8.a to be patched...

Ok, it works for me!... Thanks a lot dakos!

Sorry for the post, but I can't seem to find a solution to my problem.
I am using windows Vista machine and trying to install ZC on local running wamp 2.0 based on the instructions outlined here:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showth...highlight=wamp
and Setting_up_Zencart_On_WampServer_2 pdf.
I completed up to step 6 in the pdf file (step 3 in the post). I closed my browsers and re-started wamp as instructed and attemempted to log into phpMyAdmin and cannot get access. I am receiving the following message:

phpMyAdmin - Error

Cannot start session without errors, please check errors given in your PHP and/or webserver log file and configure your PHP installation properly.

I have checked my entries in the C:\wamp\apps\phpmyadmin3.2.0.1\config.inc.php file and everything seems correct. I even replaced the config.inc.php file with an unedited copy and still recieve the error. I edited the file using komodo edit.

I have been using wamp with no problems for Dreamweaver projects, but this is the first time I have attempted to set passwords.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

RenoB,

Although this thread is 6 months old, the information in it's still current. Zencart, like a lot of other carts, will throw errors with the new PHP 5.3. That's the PHP version wamp 2.0i uses.

You can either install the PHP 5.3 patches to the zencart on your computer, or switch to wamp 2.0h instead of 2.0i. The downoad link for the correct wamp version is in the 4th post of this thread.

Thanks slomojo! That got it!

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140960

use this link to solve problems for the latest zen cart 1.3.8a and WAMP2.0i ... worked like a charm ... I believe this is what slomojojo mentioned :) ... I'm new here so I have the latest of the prgms installed and had lots of similar troubles ,,, but this link solved all ... thnx to forums !

I disagree that Wampserver 2.0i does not work with zc 1.3.8.a as WampServer allows you to install *almost* all the existing releases of Apache, PHP and MySQL so you can reproduce exactly the settings of your production server. To add a new release, download it from their site and install it.

Then click on the WampServer menu and activate the release that you want to use.

see http://www.wampserver.com/en/presentation.php

Works a charm for me

Hi,

I was originally working on my site live online (dumb I know!) but was concerned over security as I wanted to install a PayPal module.
I've downloaded a copy of my site and have tried to follow the instructions for running the site locally using Wampserver2.0. However, after following the instructions, I just get the following:



Deprecated: Function set_magic_quotes_runtime() is deprecated in C:\wamp\www\includes\application_top.php on line 56

Hello. Thank you for loading Zen Cart™.
You are seeing this page for one or more reasons:
This is your first time using Zen Cart™ and you haven't yet completed the normal Installation procedure.
If this is the case for you, you will need to upload the "zc_install" folder using your FTP program, and then run zc_install/index.php via your browser (or reload this page to see a link to it).


Your /includes/configure.php and/or /admin/includes/configure.php file contains invalid path information and/or invalid database-connection information.
If you recently edited your configure.php files for any reason, or maybe moved your site to a different folder or different server, then you'll need to review and update all your settings to the correct values for your server.
See the Online FAQ and Tutorials area on the Zen Cart™ website for assistance.


To begin installation ...
Installation documentation is normally found in the /docs folder of the Zen Cart™ distribution files/zip. You can also find documentation in the Online FAQs.
You will need to upload the "zc_install" folder using your FTP program, and then run zc_install/index.php via your browser (or reload this page to see a link to it).
The Online FAQ and Tutorials area on the Zen Cart™ website will also be of value if you run into difficulties.



Can anyone offer any advices please!
Thanks.

If you're going to use PHP 5.3 with Zen Cart v1.3.8, you'll need to apply the PHP 5.3 patch for v1.3.8: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140960

Thank you for the link.
Can i ask how I tell which version of php I am running on my laptop?

Given that you said you were using wampserver, I would expect that inside your wampserver console will be an indicator of your PHP version.
Additionally, the wampserver website probably lists what versions of the many programs are bundled in its package.
Additionally, in the Zen Cart zc_install process you'll see the PHP version listed, or you can click on the phpinfo link on the system-inspection screen for complete details of your PHP configuration.

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Originally Posted by atjhza

I've downloaded a copy of my site and have tried to follow the instructions for running the site locally using Wampserver2.0. However, after following the instructions, I just get the following: .........

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Encountered a similar problem a couple of years ago. Solution in post#10 of this thread: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105506

Take Dr Byte's advice (above) and match your live server's configuration (MySQL and php version) within your WAMP. When changing the different versions locally you may have to restart your Wampserver after every change.

Frank