New to this! installation error! can't go beyond.

[harrismirza]

Hi I m new to php, mysql and oscommerce.

i m running win xp pro, with iis 5.1 installed. i used asp and .net before and still use it but wanted to add this cool store so installed php and mysql yesterday.

first i ran into a problem when i had a problem in connecting because of wrong username andpasword for mysql. i had it right in my.ini file but it never worked. i deleted the username and password and then it created the .sql file for me but at the last moment it gives me this error.

 

please understand that i m not exporting the site to a ftp or another server right now but i m testing it on my own pc and the address is c:/inetpub/wwwroot/catalog/

now bear with me as i dont know how to chnage the mode(chm777 etc..) . so plz anyone who can help me out in simple english as explaining to a dumb person.

all ur replies will be apprecaited.

 

this is the error i get. killing me now.

if u find anything , plz post a reply or email me.

Warning: fopen(c:/inetpub/wwwroot/catalog/includes/configure.php): failed to open stream: Permission denied in c:\inetpub\wwwroot\catalog\install\templates\pages\install_7.php on line 209

Warning: fputs(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in c:\inetpub\wwwroot\catalog\install\templates\pages\install_7.php on line 210

Warning: fclose(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in c:\inetpub\wwwroot\catalog\install\templates\pages\install_7.php on line 211

Warning: fopen(c:/inetpub/wwwroot/catalog/admin/includes/configure.php): failed to open stream: Permission denied in c:\inetpub\wwwroot\catalog\install\templates\pages\install_7.php on line 259

Warning: fputs(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in c:\inetpub\wwwroot\catalog\install\templates\pages\install_7.php on line 260

Warning: fclose(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in c:\inetpub\wwwroot\catalog\install\templates\pages\install_7.php on line 261
The configuration was successful!

[sportster]

you need to make the files writable, not read only....

 

properties in window

[harrismirza]

How do i do it.

 

in the catalog folder.

install folder is read only too.

 

plz help m eout wht to do and how to?

[sportster]

delete the configure.php files in catalog/admin/includes and catlaog/includes and reinstall.

 

will work 1st time

[tonyem]

hi,

 

also having install problems. have got this far. thanks for the help everyone. this is exciting but quite new.

 

i am at the "configuration was successful page" but have six errors.

 

i have followed the "delete the configure.php files in catalog/admin/includes and catlaog/includes and reinstall." as suggested but still get the same error page.

 

still do not understand how to edit the files. when opened in notepad it is pretty hoshposh. real tough to read. is there a program specifically to opens php files?

 

have been going through past questions to try and not be redunted.

 

thank you,

tony m

[tonyem]

hi,

 

1st page 2000 opened php file. now what to do with it.

[harrismirza]

HI Mick i still get the same error. can u plz explain what do u meant first by making the files writable and how do i do in win xp. second u talked abt deleting and reinstalling. after deleting, what should i resintall, the shopping cart?

 

Tony. u should use dreamweaver to edit and view, it is by far the best to design any page.

 

plz mick or someone help me out

[kwanes]

This is what I did to solve the problem

 

Solution - Set the security for the "catalog\install\templates\pages\" and "catalog\admin\includes\" folders to be "Full control" for "Everyone".

 

 

Steps to setting security on XP pro

 

1. First, you must be using an administrator account.

2. Use window explorer to select the folder so that it is highlighted.

3. click the right mouse button to bring up a pop up menu.

4. Select "properties".

5. Select the "Security" tab.

6. In the top list box, select "Everyone".

7. In the bottom list box, check the "Full control" checkbox.

8. Finally, click on the "Apply" button to apply the changes.