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    Beginners Help



    I wanted to install zen on my laptop with MSDE and I have that running. Wanted to setup my zen and learn it, before going LIVE. I have web space but its a free site now and I want to get my own Domain Name so I will need to change sites in the near future. Anyway, I would like to know two simple things.
    1. IS the file "ZC_INSTALL a Server file.
    2. How can I load ZEN on my computer and run it until I decide (where) to setup my store on the web. (Any clue to the best hoster.

    Thanks
    PS I want to controll my own web. I have front page extentions and running XP Home with MSDE installed with no clue.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Donee43


    I wanted to install zen on my laptop with MSDE and I have that running. Wanted to setup my zen and learn it, before going LIVE. I have web space but its a free site now and I want to get my own Domain Name so I will need to change sites in the near future. Anyway, I would like to know two simple things.
    1. IS the file "ZC_INSTALL a Server file.
    2. How can I load ZEN on my computer and run it until I decide (where) to setup my store on the web. (Any clue to the best hoster.

    Thanks
    PS I want to controll my own web. I have front page extentions and running XP Home with MSDE installed with no clue.

    1. yes, its a directory at the server end

    For more information about the install, read here:

    http://www.zen-cart.com/wiki/index.php/Installation

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    * PHP 4.3.2 or higher (PHP 4.4.x for optimal performance),

    * Apache 1.3.x

    * MySQL 3.2x or higher

    * Register Globals may be on or off

    * PHP Safe_Mode = off (recommended)

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    Well that answered my first question. Going to Install to see how to is no more an option. I would be forever. I just want to know if someone else has his or her Zen running on a vertual network on their own computer. I just downloaded SQL.
    I guess I will have to just go ahead and get a host that is setup to do the hosting. I am not spending more time on this, it is not worth the pain.

    I can set it up on a server on the web. That's a piece of cake. I am trying to install it (and) get it to run on my computer. I can figure it all out in time but I'd rather not at this point.

    I have already looked at this Install instructions. They all apply to on the web server. I want to run local to evaluate first Before deciding to use ZEN.

    Thanks for the info though, I was hoping someone could loan me a short cut if they had Already done this.

    Regards
    Donnie

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    Yes mate
    You can very welll run zen cart on your local machine
    To start with, install Apache/PHP/Mysql/phpmyadmin

    Go through this link
    http://www.webmasterstop.com/48.html

    Let us know in case you run into any problems
    After this, installing zencart is a breeze!
    San

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    Re: Beginners Help

    Thank you.
    I am trying to install MySql right now. Should I uninstall MSDE which is a SQL server?
    Anyways, when trying to install Mysql I get error message can't find message something another file. Getting tired, I think you have to buy some of those program. BTW by the way the MySQL version is 4.0. I don't even know which versions of the software I need to install. But I am determined. From what I read on the site you sent me to, you need to install all those software programs.

    Another thing, I have MSDE server running but I have no idea how to conifg it,
    I need a gui to do that. I noticed this Mysql has that it seems. So you can give rights to dirs and add names etc.. At least I think I am on the right track.
    And to think, this old man networked Jackson Hewitt when he first started.
    That was a wee long time ago and alot has changed. And it was a little peer to peer. I see I need to get a printer connection and print a bunch of docs.
    I like hit the exe file and play. Guess I am just getting too old for this.

    I will check it all out tomorrow.

    Anyone gotta good ideas on the BEST place to run ZEN. Host wise, and I need to register a domain name. ??

    Later
    Donnie.

    PS this is just what this site needed. A dummy like me. That way others learn.
    Follow this thread cause as I learn I can help the other newbees.


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    MSDE means Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine?
    Zen cart doesnt works with SQL server
    It is best compatible with Mysql
    Mysql 4.0.1 is fine for zen cart

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    Quote Originally Posted by Donee43
    Anyone gotta good ideas on the BEST place to run ZEN. Host wise, and I need to register a domain name.
    At the top of this page is a link which says "Certified Hosting", where you'll find several great options. Check them out and choose one you're comfortable with.
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    Donnee.....??

    How did the installation go? I am also keen to work with Zen on my computer before installing it on the server.

    Anyone else here who can give feedback on running ZenCart with xampp ? I have that on my pc but don't know how to use it........

    Thanks
    Bea

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    Default Re: Beginners Help

    click search at the top of the page and enter xampp. You'll find lots of helpful information from those who have been there.
    A little help with colors.
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