Is mysql installed?

[MRMAN]

Hello.

I am trying to set up apache2 php5 and mysql5 on my computer.
I have managed to installed Apache and PHp and can get view phpinfo.
But i am getting problems when i try to install mysql.

Besically i am running the exe and it says it installed. Have gone into php.ini and removed the ; from the beginning of the extensions section. But when i restart apache and run the file with phpinfo there is no mention of mysql.

tried to install phpmyadmin and it says the mysql handles arn't installed.

Has anyone else had this problem and did you manage to sort it.

Cheers
MRMAN

[nst]

Besically i am running the exe

From the above I assume you 're running it under Windows. Is the MySql service installed properly?

[MRMAN]

Yes the service appears to be there

[fci]

maybe installing wamp or xampp would suit your needs better:
http://www.en.wampserver.com/
http://www.apachefriends.org

although knowing how to mess around with mysql/apache/php from the configuration can be pretty useful skills, if you want something that just 'works' click one of the above links