I can't downlload and unzip zc???

Hi

I am following the instructions in the manual and have found loads of help on here but I am now stuck. I am trying to download zc on my computer, it gets about 2/3rds of the way through unziping and windows explorer stops working and restarts inself so i have to start again. Has anyone got any idea what i am doing wrong? I have never done any technical computer stuff but have managed to get through what seemed much trickier things only to get stuck on somthing i thought should be easy!???:unsure:

thanks in advance for your help

Emily

Myself, I don't think this would be a Zen-Cart issue at all. I would suggest that you clean out all your temp files, cookies, and such. Then defrag your computer, restart when it's done, then try again.

Hope this helps.

i have never had trouble unzipping before so assumed it would be to do with the programe i was unzipping. will try other ideas, If i can work out how to defrag that is . getting close to admitting defeat

thanks

Just out of curiosity, do you know where the download was (what file?) when it stopped?

Tina

Sorry Tina I can't tell, looking at the files compared to the screenshot in the book its looks like its all there. I am wondering if its because i'm on vista, would this be a problem? I am downloading the version stated in the manual?

As i said in my original post, i am a complete novice so please be patient :) I have zen cart already instaled on a remonte server, do i actually NEED it on my pc?? i was following the book step by step to ensure i got it right, i am now concerned i am making extra work for myself....

You want to be downloading the very latest version of Zen Cart, regardless of what the manual says. It will still work fine, and the book support site should have information on anything that will be different for you.

In the long run, you will be saving yourself headaches by having a local test site.

makethed:

do i actually NEED it on my pc??

No. You can ignore that part of the book. If you have the latest version of Zencart installed on a remote server, that's good enough.

If you installed the remote installation through Fantastico, it may not be current.

As you can see, gjh42 and I disagree about this, but, other than the fact that changes to your site can be seen more quickly (no FTP time), I don't see any advantage at all to installing a copy on your local machine.

As i have now tried to instal the latest version with the same issue, i think i have no choice!!! not sure its the latest version i've installed, will have to check.

thanks all for the help!

It is the most recent version so thats good. I am now totally lost though as i have zen cart on my remote host and have spent the day setting up xampp etc on my pc, i don't know how to deal with this.:oops:

The principal advantage to having a local test site is that you can try things without worrying about what customers will see, and without the chance of messing up your site with a mistake. Then you can transfer the changes that work to your live site.
Some of these advantages also apply to having a test site in a subfolder of your live site, if your host allows you to have a second database.

I seem to have started a debate :)

can someone tell me if i need the xampp stuff i installed if i am only having a remote zencart, is there a way the two will work together or will i need to install these types of program on my remote host too. i have lost my way with the manual as i am not able to instal on my pc. can someone please advise???

thanks everyone for your help with this, i have never done anything like this before

makethed:

can someone tell me if i need the xampp stuff i installed if i am only having a remote zencart

No you don't need xampp, nor do you need a test site in a sub folder on your live site. I have neither, although one or the other is probably advisable. I think the main point is not to install or modify anything on your live site unless you're sure it will work, and that you know how to reverse any changes if necessary.

thanks for your help

I am wondering if its because i'm on vista, would this be a problem?

A tip for Vista....don't install your local server and Zen Cart under the
Program Files folder on your hard drive. You won't be able to edit the files.

I'm with Glenn. It's helpful to have a test environment. If you create a test
cart on your remote server, follow all security recommendations as you would
for your live site.

TShooters:

A tip for Vista....don't install your local server and Zen Cart under the
Program Files folder on your hard drive. You won't be able to edit the files.

I'm with Glenn. It's helpful to have a test environment. If you create a test
cart on your remote server, follow all security recommendations as you would
for your live site.

Just a little note here. I run Windows Vista, and TShooters is right.........you CANNOT install xamp (I use Wamp) in the Program files. You MUST install DIRECTLY to "C:\wamp(or xamp)". If you do that, you shouldn't have any problems.

Hope this little note helps somebody.

makethed:

Hi

I am following the instructions in the manual and have found loads of help on here but I am now stuck. I am trying to download zc on my computer, it gets about 2/3rds of the way through unziping and windows explorer stops working and restarts inself so i have to start again. Has anyone got any idea what i am doing wrong? I have never done any technical computer stuff but have managed to get through what seemed much trickier things only to get stuck on somthing i thought should be easy!???:unsure:

thanks in advance for your help

Emily
i have downloaded zencart and yellow template.since i was using a new zipper i made mistakes.could i download this again and then unzip this.when i have unzipped i do not know how to install this in windows vista and internet explorer.please guide me for starting my zencart installation.

regard's supratik

Just a tip for those having problems downloading the complete zip file, with the download breaking - you might consider to install one of the free Download Manager programmes on your PC. This will enable you to resume broken downloads at the point at which they failed. This will save you time!

Additionally, although it is not necessary, I agree that it IS good to have a local copy of your website running on XAMPP on your PC. The reason for this is that it allows you to test changes you make and see them in action (correcting any errors) before you upload them to the live website.

If you don't have a local copy running under XAMPP and/or don't have a development copy online then all of the changes you make will have to be tested on the live website - breaking it when you get things wrong (as you will).

Vger

Vger:

Just a tip for those having problems downloading the complete zip file, with the download breaking - you might consider to install one of the free Download Manager programmes on your PC. This will enable you to resume broken downloads at the point at which they failed. This will save you time!
Vger

Some of you having problems downloading, might also try using FireFox with the FireFTP add-on434. I've never had any problems downloading large programs (Like ZC) with FireFTP. If it looses connection, it will resume right where it left off (as long as you don't close it out or shut down) when it re-connects. And, it's Free.

makethed:

Hi

I am following the instructions in the manual and have found loads of help on here but I am now stuck. I am trying to download zc on my computer, it gets about 2/3rds of the way through unziping and windows explorer stops working and restarts inself so i have to start again. Has anyone got any idea what i am doing wrong? I have never done any technical computer stuff but have managed to get through what seemed much trickier things only to get stuck on somthing i thought should be easy!???:unsure:

thanks in advance for your help

Emily

I have no idea what's going on here, and seems like very few others have had this problem, but I'm having it as well. I'm going to try using an alternate extracting program and I'll let you know how that works out. If anyone else has any new advice, please post it or even e-mail me[I'm trying to have this set up by tomorrow morning].

Thanks everyone, and good luck to ya, Emily.