Forum Problems Installing LAMS: Re: LAMS install on Windows with XAMP

By: Ernie Ghiglione

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Hi Deon,

I had a look at how XAMP actually works. It seems that it bundles MySQL as installed binaries, therefore no information about MySQL gets put in the Windows registry.

When installing LAMS using the Windows installer, it will check whether you have MySQL installed, by checking the registry. If it isn't, they it won't allow you to continue (as you have seen).

However, you can potentially "trick" the installer by entering the MySQL registry information manually (see attached pic).

I think that will work. Make sure to specify the Location registration key to be the *your* MySQL HOME location.

If this doesn't work, you can install LAMS manually.

Thanks,

Ernie

Posted by Ernie Ghiglione