ken1:
I found a paypal folder under includes > modules > payment > paypal.
Does that folder need to be removed before the paypal express is installed.
k1
No, you don't need to remove paypal folders. Seeing that you recently joined the zencart forum, would assume that this is your first zen cart install. (Could be wrong). Simply need to follow the advice provided above to install and then activate paypal. If you are not seeing what is described above, then indicate such. All of the actions described above in tthe first response are performed in the admin screen by logging into your renamed admin directory. (Don't tell the world where that is.) The actions identified by ajeh relate to extra files that may havebeen created by you when working with the folders. It is typically unlikely that those actionswould need to be taken, but is advice that should be followed if there are problems.
Another thing, the "install" isn't exactly like your typical install on a computer, the files are present already, but basically aren't active until that install is performed. ZC then enables the payment option, but there is still additional setup required.
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