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28 Apr 2012, 11:14 AM
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localhost and website add problem

why i got like this when i try to view my page from localhost?if i type my web address its goes to my router page...can anyone help?

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28 Apr 2012, 12:02 PM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

Most likely your /includes/configure.php (and /YOUR_ADMIN/includes/configure.php) files contain the settings for your hosted configuration. For your localhost installation, create a directory named /includes/local -- the /YOUR_ADMIN/includes/local already exists, I'm pretty sure) and then copy/edit the respective configure.php files so that they contain your local database and directory structure.

Remember NOT to copy those configure.php files to your hosted location!

You might also have an .htaccess file that adds/removes the www from your website name ... that would wind up redirecting you to your hosted location, too.

29 Apr 2012, 12:39 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

i dont understand the way u tell me....can u explain step by step please.....

my_admin/includes/local[alredy exists]/skip_version_check

so i must create a folder name local on my includes/local
then which configure i must copy to local includes/local

29 Apr 2012, 12:26 PM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

  1. Create the directory /includes/local and copy the file /includes/configure.php into it.
  2. Edit the file /includes/local/configure.php to contain your localhost configuration. Here's a copy of one of my v1.5.0 localhost files:
<?php
/**
 * @package Configuration Settings circa 1.5.0
 * @copyright Copyright 2003-2011 Zen Cart Development Team
 * @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce
 * @license http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt GNU Public License V2.0
 * File Built by zc_install on 2012-01-23 10:37:27
 */


/*************** NOTE: This file is similar, but DIFFERENT from the "admin" version of configure.php. ***********/
/***************       The 2 files should be kept separate and not used to overwrite each other.      ***********/

// Define the webserver and path parameters
  // HTTP_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://www.your_domain.com
  // HTTPS_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://www.your_domain.com
  define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://localhost');
  define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://localhost');

  // Use secure webserver for checkout procedure?
  define('ENABLE_SSL', 'false');

// NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes!
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
  // these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder)
  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/directory_name/');
  define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/directory_name/');

  define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');
  define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');
  define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');
  define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');
  define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');
  define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');
  define('DIR_WS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'pub/');
  define('DIR_WS_TEMPLATES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'templates/');

  define('DIR_WS_PHPBB', '/');

// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)
  //the following path is a COMPLETE path to your Zen Cart files. eg: /var/www/vhost/accountname/public_html/store/
  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', 'C:/xampp/htdocs/directory_name/');

  define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');
  define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'pub/');
  define('DIR_WS_UPLOADS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'uploads/');
  define('DIR_FS_UPLOADS', DIR_FS_CATALOG . DIR_WS_UPLOADS);
  define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/');

// define our database connection
  define('DB_TYPE', 'mysql');
  define('DB_PREFIX', '');
  define('DB_CHARSET', 'latin1');
  define('DB_SERVER', 'localhost');
  define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', 'root');
  define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', '');
  define('DB_DATABASE', 'lat9_v150');

  // The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support.
  // For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from:  none, database, or file
  // If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache 
  // or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder
  // ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache   -- leave no trailing slash  
  define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none'); 
  define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', 'C:/xampp/htdocs/directory_name/cache');

// EOF
  1. Copy the file /YOUR_ADMIN/includes/configure.php to /YOUR_ADMIN/includes/local/configure.php.
  2. Edit /YOUR_ADMIN/includes/local/configure.php to reflect your localhost installation. Here's a copy of my v1.5.0 ADMIN file:
<?php
/**
 * @package Configuration Settings circa 1.5.0
 * @copyright Copyright 2003-2011 Zen Cart Development Team
 * @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce
 * @license http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt GNU Public License V2.0
 * File Built by zc_install on 2012-01-23 10:37:27
 */


/*************** NOTE: This file is similar, but DIFFERENT from the "store" version of configure.php. ***********/
/***************       The 2 files should be kept separate and not used to overwrite each other.      ***********/

/**
 * WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE SSL PROTECTION FOR YOUR ENTIRE ADMIN:
 * To do that, make sure you use a "https:" URL for BOTH the HTTP_SERVER and HTTPS_SERVER entries:
 */
  define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://localhost');
  define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://localhost');
  define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', 'http://localhost');
  define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://localhost');

  // secure webserver for admin?  Valid choices are 'true' or 'false' (including quotes).
  define('ENABLE_SSL_ADMIN', 'false');

  // secure webserver for storefront?  Valid choices are 'true' or 'false' (including quotes).
  define('ENABLE_SSL_CATALOG', 'false');

// NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes!
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
  // these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder)
  $t1 = parse_url(HTTP_SERVER);$p1 = $t1['path'];$t2 = parse_url(HTTPS_SERVER);$p2 = $t2['path'];

  define('DIR_WS_ADMIN', preg_replace('#^' . str_replace('-', '\-', $p1) . '#', '', dirname($_SERVER['SCRIPT_NAME'])) . '/');
  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/directory_name/');
  define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_ADMIN', preg_replace('#^' . str_replace('-', '\-', $p2) . '#', '', dirname($_SERVER['SCRIPT_NAME'])) . '/');
  define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/directory_name/');

  define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');
  define('DIR_WS_ICONS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'icons/');
  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_IMAGES', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'images/');
  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_TEMPLATE', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/templates/');
  define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');
  define('DIR_WS_BOXES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'boxes/');
  define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');
  define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');
  define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');
  define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');
  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');

// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)
  define('DIR_FS_ADMIN', realpath(dirname(__FILE__) . '/../') . '/');
  //the following path is a COMPLETE path to your Zen Cart files. eg: /var/www/vhost/accountname/public_html/store/
  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', 'C:/xampp/htdocs/directory_name/');

  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');
  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_IMAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'images/');
  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_MODULES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/modules/');
  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/templates/');
  define('DIR_FS_BACKUP', DIR_FS_ADMIN . 'backups/');
  define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/');
  define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');

// define our database connection
  define('DB_TYPE', 'mysql');
  define('DB_PREFIX', '');
  define('DB_CHARSET', 'latin1');
  define('DB_SERVER', 'localhost');
  define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', 'root');
  define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', '');
  define('DB_DATABASE', 'lat9_v150');

  // The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support.
  // For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from:  none, database, or file
  // If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache 
  // or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder
  // ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache   -- leave no trailing slash  
  define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none'); 
  define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', 'C:/xampp/htdocs/directory_name/cache');


// Define the webserver and path parameters
  // Main webserver: eg-http://www.your_domain.com - 
  // HTTP_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://www.your_domain.com
  // HTTPS_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://www.your_domain.com
  // HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://www.your_domain.com
  // HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://www.your_domain.com
  /* 
   * URLs for your site will be built via:  
   *     HTTP_SERVER plus DIR_WS_ADMIN or
   *     HTTPS_SERVER plus DIR_WS_HTTPS_ADMIN or 
   *     HTTP_SERVER plus DIR_WS_CATALOG or 
   *     HTTPS_SERVER plus DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG
   * ...depending on your system configuration settings
   */
// EOF

Note: In steps 2 and 4, wherever you see directory_name you will change that to the name of the directory (assuming you are using XAMPP) into which you have installed zen-cart; wherever you see lat9_v150 you will change that to the name of your local database.

29 Apr 2012, 1:24 PM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

this my C:\xampp\htdocs\admin\includes\local

<?php /** * @package Configuration Settings circa 1.5.0 * @copyright Copyright 2003-2011 Zen Cart Development Team * @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce * @license <http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt> GNU Public License V2.0 * File Built by zc_install on 2012-04-25 02:10:41 */ /*************** NOTE: This file is similar, but DIFFERENT from the "store" version of configure.php. ***********/ /*************** The 2 files should be kept separate and not used to overwrite each other. ***********/ /** * WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE SSL PROTECTION FOR YOUR ENTIRE ADMIN: * To do that, make sure you use a "https:" URL for BOTH the HTTP_SERVER and HTTPS_SERVER entries: */ define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://localhost'); define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://localhost'); define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', 'http://localhost'); define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://localhost'); // secure webserver for admin? Valid choices are 'true' or 'false' (including quotes). define('ENABLE_SSL_ADMIN', 'false'); // secure webserver for storefront? Valid choices are 'true' or 'false' (including quotes). define('ENABLE_SSL_CATALOG', 'false'); // NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes! // * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL) // these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder) $t1 = parse_url(HTTP_SERVER);$p1 = $t1['path'];$t2 = parse_url(HTTPS_SERVER);$p2 = $t2['path']; define('DIR_WS_ADMIN', preg_replace('#^' . str_replace('-', '\-', $p1) . '#', '', dirname($_SERVER['SCRIPT_NAME'])) . '/'); define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/'); define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_ADMIN', preg_replace('#^' . str_replace('-', '\-', $p2) . '#', '', dirname($_SERVER['SCRIPT_NAME'])) . '/'); define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/C:\xampp\htdocs'); define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/'); define('DIR_WS_ICONS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'icons/'); define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_IMAGES', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'images/'); define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_TEMPLATE', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/templates/'); define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/'); define('DIR_WS_BOXES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'boxes/'); define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/'); define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/'); define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/'); define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/'); define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/'); // * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical) define('DIR_FS_ADMIN', realpath(dirname(__FILE__) . '/../') . '/'); //the following path is a COMPLETE path to your Zen Cart files. eg: /var/www/vhost/accountname/public_html/store/ define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', 'C:/xampp/htdocs/'); define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/'); define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_IMAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'images/'); define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_MODULES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/modules/'); define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/templates/'); define('DIR_FS_BACKUP', DIR_FS_ADMIN . 'backups/'); define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/'); define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/'); // define our database connection define('DB_TYPE', 'mysql'); define('DB_PREFIX', 'zen_'); define('DB_CHARSET', 'utf8'); define('DB_SERVER', 'localhost'); define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', 'root'); define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', ''); define('DB_DATABASE', 'zencart'); // The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support. // For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from: none, database, or file // If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache // or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder // ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache -- leave no trailing slash define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none'); define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', 'C:/xampp/htdocs/cache'); // Define the webserver and path parameters // Main webserver: eg-http://www.your_domain.com - // HTTP_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://www.your_domain.com // HTTPS_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://www.your_domain.com // HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://www.your_domain.com // HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://www.your_domain.com /* * URLs for your site will be built via: * HTTP_SERVER plus DIR_WS_ADMIN or * HTTPS_SERVER plus DIR_WS_HTTPS_ADMIN or * HTTP_SERVER plus DIR_WS_CATALOG or * HTTPS_SERVER plus DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG * ...depending on your system configuration settings */ // EOF this my C:\xampp\htdocs\admin\includes\local <?php /** * @package Configuration Settings circa 1.5.0 * @copyright Copyright 2003-2011 Zen Cart Development Team * @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce * @license <http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt> GNU Public License V2.0 * File Built by zc_install on 2012-04-25 02:10:41 */ /*************** NOTE: This file is similar, but DIFFERENT from the "admin" version of configure.php. ***********/ /*************** The 2 files should be kept separate and not used to overwrite each other. ***********/ // Define the webserver and path parameters // HTTP_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://www.your_domain.com // HTTPS_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://www.your_domain.com define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://localhost'); define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://localhost'); // Use secure webserver for checkout procedure? define('ENABLE_SSL', 'false'); // NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes! // * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL) // these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder) define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/C:\xampp\htdocs'); define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/C:\xampp\htdocs'); define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/'); define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/'); define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/'); define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/'); define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/'); define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/'); define('DIR_WS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'pub/'); define('DIR_WS_TEMPLATES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'templates/'); define('DIR_WS_PHPBB', '/'); // * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical) //the following path is a COMPLETE path to your Zen Cart files. eg: /var/www/vhost/accountname/public_html/store/ define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', 'C:/xampp/htdocs/'); define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/'); define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'pub/'); define('DIR_WS_UPLOADS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'uploads/'); define('DIR_FS_UPLOADS', DIR_FS_CATALOG . DIR_WS_UPLOADS); define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/'); // define our database connection define('DB_TYPE', 'mysql'); define('DB_PREFIX', 'zen_'); define('DB_CHARSET', 'utf8'); define('DB_SERVER', 'localhost'); define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', 'root'); define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', ''); define('DB_DATABASE', 'zencart'); // The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support. // For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from: none, database, or file // If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache // or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder // ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache -- leave no trailing slash define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none'); define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', 'C:/xampp/htdocs/cache'); // EOF please check if wrong
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Re: localhost and website add problem

Check your settings in the admin version, change

define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/C:\xampp\htdocs');

to

define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/');

In your /includes/local/configure.php file, change

define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/C:\xampp\htdocs');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/C:\xampp\htdocs');

to

define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/');

29 Apr 2012, 11:53 PM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

i changed alredy but in localhost can see the website nice with background....
but when check from internet the website no backgroung.....

30 Apr 2012, 4:45 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

ganesh8586:

i changed alredy but in localhost can see the website nice with background....
but when check from internet the website no backgroung.....

That's because "localhost" means "the computer I'm sitting at right now". So, when you go to ANOTHER computer, "localhost" means THAT computer, not the one you're running Zen Cart on.

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Re: localhost and website add problem

I mean iam on computer the zencart instaled...not from other computer...i view my page on internet is fully and nice but not from my ip....but from the computer i install zencart i cant view the page fully when i type in url localhost....no background....

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ganesh8586:

I mean iam on computer the zencart instaled...not from other computer...i view my page on internet is fully and nice but not from my ip....but from the computer i install zencart i cant view the page fully when i type in url localhost....no background....That is the exact opposite of what you said in your previous post.

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Re: localhost and website add problem

owh ok...what i mean after i do all when i type localhost i cant see my page as i see as public..u can try to see my page kawaiiclothing.zapto.org....but on localhost i see as the the pic on my 1st.....so what i want is i want the same view of my page on localhost....

30 Apr 2012, 6:08 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

That must be something you've done odd with your XAMPP setup.

Instead, you can use kawaiiclothing.zapto.org on your local PC and on remote PCs, and will see the same in both places.

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Re: localhost and website add problem

On the pc i install zencart....when i type url kawaiiclothing.zapto.org its will open my router login page

30 Apr 2012, 7:22 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

None of us is exactly sure of what you are trying to do.

Installing zencart on your home/office computer is mainly for the purpose of TESTING a zencart installation, and you will use XAMPP on your local machine to enable zencart to function on that local machine. XAMPP (WAMP) makes your computer work like a "server", setting it up so that it can operate CMS platforms.

A LOCAL install will therefore NOT be visible on the internet - other people cannot see this "website" because it is LOCAL to you only.

If you want the rest of the world to see your zencart site, you will do the install on a SERVER that is connected to the internet, and this is commonly done by doing the install at a webhost, whose servers are:-

  1. Connected to the internet
  2. Configured to operate php and MySQL websites.

You do not need zencart installed on your LOCAL machine if you just want a website that everyone can use. Just install it on a remote server. You will be able to manage that site using zencart's ADMIN system, and also via FTP. FTP enables you to make code edits on a LOCAL machine, before sending them to the server, after which the edited versions of the files drive the functions of the publicly-available website.

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30 Apr 2012, 8:03 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

Actualy i want to make my web for public..its working fine view for public...but on the computer i install zencart cant view the website....i try to view my website by type localhost but cant view full webside there no background....u can see my 1st post....thats the screenshot while i try to connect my website from zencart installed computer...my problem is i want to view my websidw fully as it view my public....this my link kawaiiclothing.zapto.org

30 Apr 2012, 8:12 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

XAMPP is NOT a secure webserver, and is NOT suitable for public access. You will be hacked very quickly if you use it for public access.

Your problems are a result of misconfigured settings in your xampp software. Your problems are not related to using Zen Cart.

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30 Apr 2012, 8:12 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

I still do not know WHY you are installing on a LOCAL machine AND on a webserver.

What is your REASON for installing on your LOCAL machine?

Unless you intend to do some serious "offline" work, and wish to TEST your modifications, there is no real need to install on a LOCAL machine.

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30 Apr 2012, 8:14 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

Or... as Dr Byte says... are you trying to use your LOCAL machine as a web server?

This is a BAD idea.

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30 Apr 2012, 8:22 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

Thats what i want to do actualy...make local machine as webserver...but on that computer i just use xampp,zencart...nvr do anything on that....

30 Apr 2012, 9:04 AM
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Re: localhost and website add problem

There is nothing stopping you from setting up a local machine to operate as a webserver on the WWW.

But you need to invest in appropriate systems and technologies.

My question is "why"?

There are tens of thousands of web hosts out there who already provide the platforms to host websites, and a sizeable number of them are good enough for eCommerce, and they charge very little to do the hosting.

So instead of spending weeks trying to get the technology to work, which will cost a LOT, both in time and money, host your site on a reputable and reliable host.

This allows you to focus on SELLING and MARKETING, and other people are looking after the technical stuff.

Each player is then doing what they do best.

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