I have gone through this link and followed the process so far exactly and I have gotten a bunch of errors on the install page.

https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=107

Here are the errors I'm receiving. I am completely new to this and want to simply get it up and running so I can begin to check it out.

Take a moment to check whether your webserver supports the features required for Zen Cart™ to operate. Please resolve any errors or warnings before continuing. Then click on Install to continue.

ATTENTION: Problems Found
ERROR - Cannot proceed until problems are resolved.

* CURL not compiled into PHP - notify server administrator more info...
* CURL not compiled into PHP - notify server administrator more info...
* CURL not compiled into PHP - notify server administrator more info...
* CURL not compiled into PHP - notify server administrator more info...
* /admin/includes/configure.php does not exist more info...
* /includes/configure.php file does not exist more info...
* PHP Session Support is required more info...

Also further down the page there is another red 'X' Error:

PHP Sessions Support = OFF Click here for more info

• includes/configure.php = NOT FOUND
  * admin/includes/configure.php = NOT FOUND

There are a bunch of yellow ones too:

Suggested SQL Cache Folder = d:/hosting/mysite/public_html/catalog/cache

PHP GD Support = OFF Click here for more info

GD Version = GD bundled (2.0.28 compatible) Click here for more info

PHP ZLIB Compression Support = OFF

PHP cURL Support = OFF Click here for more info

CURL NON-SSL Capability = CURL not compiled into PHP - notify server administrator Click here for more info

CURL SSL Capability = CURL not compiled into PHP - notify server administrator Click here for more info

CURL NON-SSL Capability via Proxy = CURL not compiled into PHP - notify server administrator Click here for more info

CURL SSL Capability via Proxy = CURL not compiled into PHP - notify server administrator Click here for more info

PHP Upload Support = OFF upload_max_filesize=; post_max_size=

PHP Output Buffering (gzip) = OFF

On go daddy I'm using the deluxe hosting

Thanks for any input, I'm not even sure where to begin as far as resolving these problems.

With GoDaddy, you might have better luck if you switch to a Linux server

What will that effect on my website and what not? Or will I not really see a difference or my customers?

It won't have any effect on the appearance or operation of your site. It might allow you to install Zencart, which is often an adventure with GoDaddy.

ok, so I have been doing more reading on the forums and it seems that everyone suggests against using godaddy and that they are a terrible hosting co. especially ecommerce and zencart.

If this is still the case can you recommend to me a great hosting company?

Here are some hosts I have found that are recommended by Zen Cart. Is this what you guys would recommend? Also which one of these?

* Camelot Hosting
* Blue Host
* Host Monster
* JSWeb
* Terra Network

The same messages has got me .I don't know what should do ,Any help will be appreciated :smile:

I am having a similar problem as the OP, but the difference is I am getting that the files are not writeable.

I am Using Godaddy ( I am not able to change this)

I have tried in both the user control panel on Godaddy to change the permissions. I have made sure that on my system before I upload the files that the read only is unchecked. I have downloaded Filezilla, connected to my host, transferred over the files and changed the CHMOD to 777, and I am still not getting anywhere.

I was hoping someone might have had a similar problem and fixed it, or simply knows how to fix it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Ptool:

I am having a similar problem as the OP, but the difference is I am getting that the files are not writeable.

I am Using Godaddy ( I am not able to change this)

I have tried in both the user control panel on Godaddy to change the permissions. I have made sure that on my system before I upload the files that the read only is unchecked. I have downloaded Filezilla, connected to my host, transferred over the files and changed the CHMOD to 777, and I am still not getting anywhere.

I was hoping someone might have had a similar problem and fixed it, or simply knows how to fix it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Godaddy doesn't install to good on a windows server? I have been with them for over 3 years now with no problems. Zen Cart installs better on a Linux server. You can let Godaddy set it up for you or if you can not figure out. Just go to your Hosting Control Center and click on the your Applications after that on the right click on eCommerce Solutions and you can install zen cart. Hopes this will help.

I'm using Go Daddy onj a windows server and not having the same issues. I did download Zen Cart from Go Daddy's applications. I have noticed that you can not change the permissions thru Filezilla but also noticed that most files are protected thru the .htaccess files and the permissions, while they look read-write-execute on Go Daddy's file area most do not show the same permissions... in fact at best they are read-write only on a few folders but not the files themselves. All configure files look like they are fine.
I may not be reading this right, but it does seem to save a bunch of hassle using Go Daddy's download and then add mods or add-ons as needed.
My only complaint is that the demo site is not uploaded so you really have to learn without examples :cry:

The real point, to me, about using Windows servers for Zencart is that there's no upside to doing so, so why put up with the hassles?

Not being able to change permissions through FTP is a minor problem, I guess, but a host that makes it difficult to install any legitimate software in one to stay away from, in my opinion.

I want a hosting company that lets me control everything on my site.

Installing Zencart manually, rather than through your host's installer, is preferable for a lot of reasons, especially for the Zencart beginner.

stevesh:

The real point, to me, about using Windows servers for Zencart is that there's no upside to doing so, so why put up with the hassles?

Not being able to change permissions through FTP is a minor problem, I guess, but a host that makes it difficult to install any legitimate software in one to stay away from, in my opinion.

I want a hosting company that lets me control everything on my site.

Installing Zencart manually, rather than through your host's installer, is preferable for a lot of reasons, especially for the Zencart beginner.

Installing Zencart manually, rather than through your host's installer, is preferable for a lot of reasons, especially for the Zencart beginner.
I agree with you 100%

Bottom line though? GoDaddy suck big time!! REALLY!!

I was getting parse times or 60 seconds plus on a GoDaddy shared server..... I know, unbelievable!! Now I get parse times of 0.2 seconds using a Zen Cart certified host.

That's a little off topic though. If you can't get out of your GoDaddy contract or just can't find the time to switch hosts just now then I suggest at least changing your GoDaddy server over to Linux. It doesn't cost anything, doesn't cause any downtime, doesn't affect the look or feel of your site and it's very easy to do on GoDaddy, just either click a button and voila, or if you can't find it just call their technical support and you'll get one of their friendly button clickers to oblige and do it for you :P