Wamp wamp wamp - can't get wamp to run

[mw4kids]

Hi All,

I've tried to install WAMP for the zillionth time so I can create a zencart test site and can't seem to get it to work. maybe someone can help me out before i start hitting the bottle of tequila

Dowloaded instructions from the Addons (although the instructions are different from the steps that I was prompted to take)
1. downoaded Wamp
2. Hit Run
3. agree to 'terms & conditions'
4. save to c/drive
5. create desktop icon
6. click 'install'
7. click 'no' to installing wamp server 2 homepage (this would overwrite index.php- although I did click 'yes' one time though it made no difference)
8. clicked 'install' & Lauch (nothing happens)

tried opening the program thru start>all programs>wampserver>start wampserver (doesn't work either)

Click on icon on my startup tool bar and clicked on 'start all services' (no go)

I've also hit 'Put Online' and get error message 'could not execute ...internal error...'

not sure if it's something i did or there is a conflict with this program.

thanks in advance for your help!

[Kim]

Moderator's note - Thread moved to installing on Windows Server thread.

[haredo]

Mw,
Turn off your firewall, and then see if Wamp will run

[mw4kids]

got so excited...but didn't work

do you think it would make a difference if I uninstall the program and then reinstall it with the firewall off.

thanks!!

[haredo]

It might, but i don't think so,
Are you installing in Windows xp or vista

[haredo]

Mw,
Help tip from the software free add ons

http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...1&keyword=wamp

[daneh]

PM me if you want a copy of a PDF I found for installing WAMP5 server and installing Zencart

[mw4kids]

It might, but i don't think so,
Are you installing in Windows xp or vista

thanks haredo! I am installing in Windows xp....as for the instructions I did download them although the steps where different from the ones prompted in the Wamp download.... i really do appreciate you trying to help me out with this.

[Steven300]

I just installed WampServer2 on XP using the instructions from haredo's link and, after loading Zen Cart into it, it really works flawlessly. The instructions aren't 100% accurate, for example, the wrong url was provided to launch the Zen Cart installer, but close enough to manage without major problems. You mentioned in point 8 that nothing happens when you launched Wamp, well I don't think much is meant to happen except the programs starting up in the background. Once they are started up, you're supposed to then select 'Localhost' from the system tray icon (which should be white?). You should then see a screen similar to page 9 of the instructions. If so, you can then continue with the instructions, page 10 onwards.

[mw4kids]

thanks Steven300! Well I clicked Wamp to open at it seemed to put me online which is great...didn't get that result before. However, when I click on 'local host' i get a HTTP 404 Not Found page.

thanks!