WinRar Tutorial - Compression Profiles, Passwords and More

FIRST - Set Your Options Correctly

Open WinRar

OPTIONS --> SETTINGS --> COMPRESSSION --> CREATE DEFAULT --> GENERAL
(Ok now that we're there, here's what you do next)

But 1st --> Realize that everything you set on the default profile will occur everytime you rar files. So if you only need a password occasionally, or other special settings, then create another profile for those purposes. You can change which profile you need to use when WinRar is open. The Default profile is used otherwise, such as when using WinRar from the context menus in explorer.




General tab:

Archive format RAR
Compression method BEST
Size (enter in BYTES the size you want as the max single Rar file). I use 51,200,000 (50,000 KB x 1024). But chose your max size as you wish.


Update method ADD AND REPLACE FILES

Archiving options: check > PUT RECOVERY RECORD

Archiving options: check > TEST ARCHIVED FILES.

Archiving options: check > DELETE FILES AFTER ARCHIVING ( unless you want your HDD to fill up with the rars & the original files for some reason)

Archiving options: do NOT check > Put authenticy verification, as this can be a source of Error Messages being generated upon extraction.

Archiving options: check > Create SFX ONLY if you don't expect the person getting the files to have WinRar. Otherwise leave it UNCHECKED.

Archiving options: do NOT check > Create Solid Archive. This can cause problems in certain cases.

Archiving options: do NOT check > Lock Arhive. This has NOTHING to do with a password.



Advanced tab:

Recovery Record --> You can leave it at 1%. Only set it higher if you expect the rar files to have a high risk of corruption. (Very bad internet connections, or use on floppy disks, etc)
All else can be left alone. Don't bother with the Compression button.


Files Tab

File Paths --> STORE RELATIVE PATHS. (Unless you have a specific folder you want the files to be extracted to. Such as c:\program files\No Name Appz\link catcher).
The rest leave alone


Backup Tab

No need to change anything.


Time Tab

Files to Process -> OF ANY TIME


Comment Tab

Whatever comment you enter there will be shown on the right hand pane when WinRar opens yer Rar files. Think of something fun, catchy, interesting. I always mention that the files have recovery record set, so if they are corrupted in transfer, the person knows to use REPAIR function.



Click OK, You have now created your default profile.

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HOW TO CREATE A PASSWORDED PROFILE, which will NOT be the default:

Open WInRar

Click the ADD Icon

ADVANCED --> Push the SET PASSWORD Button
Check the SHOW PASSWORD box, so you can see what you have typed and also copy/paste it to wherever you need it, such as on your post. 

Now only one box will be open to enter the password. COPY/PASTE it to a txt file. I call mine WinRAR_Password.txt. Do this IMMEDIATELY afer entering it, before closing that window, or you may be very sorry later.

Enter the password. It is CASE SENSITIVE. If the password is 8 or more alpha-numeric characters, no one will be able to hack it. Unless they own a super-computer. Avoid using words that are found in dictionaries.

Check the encrypt file names box. That way, even if some nasty person obtains your Rar file, they won't know what is in it, especially if the name you give the rar file is "Grandma_pix.rar" or whatever.

Back to GENERAL tab --> PROFILES button --> Save Current Settings to a New Profile

Enter the name of this profile. For example if the passwd is ONLY IT WORMS, You might name the profile ONLYITWORMS. Only you will see this profile name. It does not go into the rar files made from it.
Do NOTHING more, do NOT set this as default profile.

Click OK --> Click OK again.

Now You have a Passworded Profile.


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HOW TO USE the PASSWORD PROFILE

Note --> Everything you set on the default profile will occur everytime you rar files. So when U need the password profile, follow these instructions. The Default profile is used otherwise, such as when using WinRar from the contest menus in explorer.


Open WinRar
Browse to the files/folders you want to Rar with Password.

Highlight all files/folders to be included.

Press the ADD button.

GENERAL tab --> PROFILES button

Scoll down to the profile whcih has the password set. In my example ONLYITWORMS

Click OK

The files are Rar'd. You can check if you did all correctly by opening the rar files, and seeing if a password is required.

Until you change back to DEFAULT profile in this same method, or close WinRar, all Rar'z you create after this will have a password.



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HOW TO REPAIR A CORRUPTED RAR FILE:

With Win Explorer create a sub folder REPAIRED

Open WinRar, browse to the folder with the damaged Rar file(s). You can find which one is bad by selecting the 1st RAR file and using TEST button.

Select the damaged file, press REPAIR button.

In dialogue box, enter the path to the REPAIR subfolder, or browse to it.

As long as there is a RECOVERY record in that Rar, it will be repaired.

Copy all the NON-DAMAGED rars to your repair folder and rename the REPAIRED file back to it's original name.

Proceed with extraction in the REPAIR folder as normal.



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MISC TIPS:

If you select a folder to Rar, later when you extract it inside that folder, You will end up with nested folders of same name. (We've all seen this often when extracting rars).

So Instead, go inside the folder, select all the filezs & sub-folderzs. Now you have a rar inside just one folder.

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How To Discover New Music - You'll Probably Love This Method

First off, I have been doing this for an extended time currently. I still hear plenty of the bands I've found by doing this. It's very straight forward,  however it works sort of a charm. I continually notice cool new stuff. Generally I have found bands that are around ten years old and I never heard about them.



The Things You Will Need:
- (Optional) A file sharing program (I use limewire)
- A browser. :]

1.) Decide one in every of your favorite bands.

2.) Visit amazon.com or cdnow.com (same thing)

3.) Research that band's name

4.) Scroll down till you see "Customers WHO bought this title additionally bought:"

5.) Flick thru the artists you have never detected of therein list.

6.) Look into one in every of their albums, ideally the one with highest rating (in stars)

7.) Either hear the samples on amazon or transfer a song by them along with your filesharing app.



If you wish what you hear, repeat steps 3-7 exploitation the new band's name.
You'll find loads of new music you never thought existed.

It's a very straightforward thanks to notice stuff, and i am certain voluminous you almost certainly already try this. except for people who do not -- you may impart Pine Tree State later. 

It works wonders. :)

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Choosing A Web Business Person Account - Full Guide

I hope this insight will give a decent use for those who need to try and do business on the net..

Choosing a web businessperson Account
Surf to Google and perform a research on "Internet businessperson Account". The results square measure staggering (472,000 results!).
If you have got created an online primarily based business and wish to simply accept mastercard payments, your decisions square measure limitless. 
Before you partner with a supplier, take time to know the various parts of net mastercard process, and grasp what to appear for during a businessperson supplier.



How It Works
Accepting mastercard payments through your computing device truly needs multiple parts. Between a paying client and your checking account, 3 layers exist:

1st Layer - Payment entranceway
This can be the code that may transmit a customer's order to and from a web businessperson account supplier. The payment entranceway provides you the power to simply accept client asking data (credit card range, mastercard kind, expiration date, and payment amount) and therefore the necessary validation steps that has got to be followed before the mastercard is really beaked.

2nd Layer - Internet businessperson Account
A businessperson Account is associate account with a institution or bank, that allows you to simply accept mastercard payments from your shoppers. The payment entranceway truly transmits the asking data to the net businessperson account supplier. Sadly, most native banks don't give net businessperson account capability.
The main reason why most native monetary establishments or banks don't need to supply on-line businessperson accounts is as a result of transactions conducted over the net square measure all totally different from face to face transactions wherever a signature is needed to authorize the acquisition. This makes on-line transactions liable to mastercard fraud. Fraud protection ought to be one amongst your primary concerns once selecting a web businessperson account supplier.

3rd Layer - Web Site
In spite of that businessperson supplier and entranceway service you decide on, your computing device can ought to integrate along with your service suppliers. Most suppliers embody elaborate net integration directions.



How Much will It value ?
Understanding the whole prices of your businessperson supplier may be tough. keep in mind my Google example - there square measure additional businessperson account suppliers than there square measure folks longing for net businessperson accounts thus raise queries and be picky!
Generally, a web businessperson account can have 6 styles of costs:

1- Up Front Application Fees
2- On Going mounted Fee
3- Discount Rate
4- Mounted dealings Fee
5- Termination Fees
6- Miscellaneous Fees



Let us discuss every variety of cost:
1. Up Front Application Fees
Many net businessperson accounts would require associate up front application fee. This fee, supposedly, is to hide their prices for process your application. Just in case you decide on to not open a web businessperson account, they still cowl their initial prices. Though common, several suppliers waive these fees and that I will suggest that you just opt for a supplier that doesn't need associate up front fee.


2. On Going mounted Fee
Most all net businessperson suppliers need a monthly mounted fee or "statement fee" because it is usually named, that is just in a different way to hide their prices and build cash. you'll be onerous ironed to search out a supplier that doesn't need this sort of fee on a monthly basis. However, don't opt for a web businessperson account that needs over $10 per month. in addition, most net businessperson suppliers need a monthly minimum (usually $25). very cheap line is that you just are going to be paying a minimum of $25 per month (on prime of the monthly statement fee) for your account.


3. Discount Rate
Usually, the discount rate are going to be between a pair of and four %. The discount rate is that the sales commission the supplier earns on every sale. as an example, if the discount rate offered is third, and you receive a purchase over your computing device for $20, you'll owe sixty cents to your net businessperson supplier.


4. Mounted dealings Fee
Usually between $0.20 and $0.30, the mounted dealings fee is that the mounted fee portion of every sale. in contrast to the discount rate, the mounted dealings fee is that the same for each dealings. whether or not you get a $1 sale or a $100 sale, the dealings fee are going to be constant.


5. Termination Fee
A bit additional hidden within the tiny print, a termination fee will apply if you cancel your businessperson account among a fixed amount of your time (usually among one year). But beware, some businessperson suppliers need a 3 year commitment!


6. Miscellaneous Fees
If a client requests a refund and that they need their mastercard attributable, a web businessperson supplier can charge you a separate fee (usually between $10 - $20). scan the contract rigorously, as alternative special fees could apply.






Putting It all at once
Now that the various fees are explained, allow us to consider associate example set of transactions to assist perceive what a web businessperson account could value your business on a monthly basis.
I have created a straightforward formula to assist you calculate your monthly charges:

For example, allow us to see you sell widgets over the net. The sales value for every appliance is $10. you sometimes have a hundred sales per month and concerning five folks request refunds (chargebacks). For this instance, allow us to assume you have got signed up with Jones&Jones net businessperson account services and have the subsequent terms:

Discount Rate - half.5
Statement Fee - $10
Fixed dealings Fee - $0.30
Chargeback Fee - $15

Using my formula higher than, your monthly Jones&Jones charges can be:

Total Charges = ten + a hundred x (10 x .025 + 0.3) + (5 x 15) = $140

You can calculate your monthly sales revenue by multiplying your sales volume by your price:

Monthly Sales Revenue = a hundred x $10 = $1000


Making Your call
Before you decide on and net businessperson supplier, perceive all of the price parts. Use your current or projected sales information to forecast what your net businessperson account prices are going to be. Coming up with ahead will prevent time and cash.

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How To Convert Movies To PSP Format - Full Guide

Hey again, this is a real quick guide for anyone interested to get a movie onto there PSP without all the fluff i have seen elsewhere. I have seen "Africa the Serengeti" on my PSP and heres is the lowdown.

Movie - approx 40 minutes - dvd
Saved to hard drive - 2.6GIG - using DVD Decryptor
Transfered to avi format - 377MB- using Super DVD Ripper (9 FREE trial uses) then you must buy
Transfered to MP4 - 37MB - using the (basically free) Image convertor 2

Average movie breakdown - using above as a guide only.
so im guessing the average movie may be 4.5GB for example
saved to 800MB
CONVERTED TO 70-80MB

Ok use DVD decryptor to save the movie to your hard drive eg. C:\africa (it will save it for you as described)


When completed find the folder c:\africa on your computer and find the vob file in that folder - generally the largest one and right click and play it with your dvd program to see which part it is. If is the right movie part you now know thats the one you need.

Once you have located the vob file you want to transfer open DVD Ripper and go to wizard icon. There you will see an icon that shows  button of VOB to AVI. Click on it then it will ask you to locate the file. Locate the file in the system and click on it. It will SCAN THE FILE(just wait till that finishes) a parameter box opens next and just click the arrow. Then it will ask you to choose output file, click on the file icon and then locate the correct/right fob file. It then askes for file compression - choose microsoft windows media and then click ok Then press the start button. Then it will now convert the vob file into avi format.
(there may be some other options also like dvd to avi etc) I have only used the vob to avi for this test.

After DVD ripper has transferred the file it will save it to the same folder as the original move was in eg: c:\africa\viteots. Open the output file and now you will see an AVI icon containing the movie.

Make sure you PSP is on and in usb mode then Open Image convertor 2 and press on movie / add to list. For this example i have clicked on C:drive  and then found the folder Africa and opened it and there was my converted AVI file. Select the file and click on ok and then it will be transfered to your PSP for viewing pleasure.


*****Note**** 

I only converted one VOB file as thatS all there was for this particular movie. If you have many vob file you may need to try the dvd to avi when you rip. This is just a simple guide on which i worked out to compress dvd into the smallest possible file so you can get value out of a 512 card.

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How To Make An Animted Logo

Things you will need:

1. Photoshop or Paintshop (any versions)
2. Xara3D 5.xx
3. Jasc animation shop 3.xx
4. DUH!! A pic you want as a logo LOL

Things you MIGHT need:

1. A computer

2. Internet connection

3. Consciousness

4. Corn on the cob

Here they are for your convinience:

Adobe Photoshop     

Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9.0 Retail  
  
Xara3D 5.02                       

Jasc Animation Shop 3.11              

Steps:

STEP 1. Using your photo editor fix/touch up you pic/logo to your liking….too easy


STEP 2. Save it some where easy to find, for example “C:\pictures” or “C:\Windows\thecenterofhell\system\system32\system64\system128\???” although I don’t recommend the second one.

STEP 3. Open Xara3D 5.xx, press “Alt+T” or click on the “T” button on the LEFT PANEL erase all of the text in the window that pops up then press ok.

STEP 4. Press “Alt+U” or click on the yellow “U” surrounded in gray on the LEFT PANEL, check the “button” box and select a desire button type and leave this option window open you will need it again.
user posted image

STEP 5. Press the “At+X” or click the black “X” on the LEFT PANEL, click “load texture” in the pop up window, find the picture you made/adjusted and highlight it then click open or just double-click it. Use the “size, x, y, angle” sliders to adjust the picture or “texture” and in the “button options” windows use the “stretch, corners”(corners, only if using this option you can adjust) to adjust the button size.

STEP 6. Press “Alt+A” or click the black “A” on the LEFT PANEL, here is a quick rundown on what the options here do: (BY THE WAY TO ACTIVATE OR “PREVIEW ANIMATION” PRESS “Ctrl+spacebar”).


     
A. Frames per cycle: This is the number of frames for each complete cycle through the animation sequence. The greater the number of frames the smoother the animation. The drawback is that the file is bigger - this is a big disadvantage for web graphics. You may need to try different values to get the best results.

    
 B. Frames per second: The animation speed. Slow speeds can give jerky movement. High speeds can also give jerky movement as the program displaying the animation may not be able to keep up. Again you may need to try different values.
    
 C. Pause: This pauses the first frame before continuing the rest of the animation. Type in a value in centiseconds (1/100ths of a second) - a 2 second pause is 200 cs. Note that this applies only to the first frame; use Frames per cycle and Frames per second to control the overall speed of the animation.
     
D. Loop Value: Unchecked is Infinite, Any other value see for yourself. Lmao
     
E. Loop: This lets you specify how many times the animation should repeat itself. Note that some browsers take any value other than 1 to mean 'loop forever'. Therefore, your animation either plays once or forever.
    
 F. Style: This controls the type of animation:
Rotate 1 rotates all the text as one;    Rotate 2 rotates each character. (Buttons have a single Rotate option.) Rotate text/Rotate lights - select whether you want the text to rotate or the lights or both. You cannot rotate the shadow as this would create very large files. Direction - selects the direction of rotation.

Swing options: Swing 1 swings all the text as one; Swing 2 swings each character. (Buttons have a single Swing option.) Angle - how much you want the heading to swing.

Pulsate options: Pulsate 1 pulsates all the text as one; Pulsate 2 pulsates each character. (Buttons have a single Pulsate option.) Minimum text size - how far back to pulsate the text. Shrink+Grow & Grow+Shrink - only have an effect if you Pause the animation. These options select the starting point for the animation (maximum or minimum.)
      
Fade options: Fade in - the heading emerges from the background color. Fade out - the heading merges into the  background color.   SO AFTER PICKING ONE………………..


STEP 7. On the top left go to FILE>>>EXPORT ANIMATION or press “Ctrl+Shift+X” and save in desired location.


STEP 8. When the next window pops up (Export as animated gif save location then options): Experiment with each one to get it right, but remember the SoD rules about Siggys and Avatars.



Because Animated GIFs can be quite large, you may find that a 16 or 32 color, optimized palette per frame, produces the best results for the smallest file size. However you might need to experiment.


Dithering always makes GIFs look better, but also makes them larger. When outputting at 256 colors you may find that there is no need to turn dithering on.
Current Window Size lets you export just the area surrounding the text (Crop on) or the entire window area (Crop off.)

User Defined lets you specify the dimensions of the bitmap.

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Your Own Home Server - Introduction

An Introduction

In this tutorial you will learn how to step up your own server. This server will be comprised of Apache 1.3.5, PHP 4.2.0, and MySQL 3.23.49. This tutorial will address the basic setup of a server on your own computer. This means the removal of hassles of dealing with the company that is running a remote web server. It will be easy to modify. You can add any thing you want to it, be it CGI/Perl, Zope, Roxen, etc, all by your self. You will have unlimited disk space, well at least as big as your hard drive is =) Now that you know the advantages, it is time that I tell you what i used, and what you will need.

What I used
* Windows 2000 - NOTE that if you are using 2k you WILL NEED Administrative Privileges. If you don't then get them somehow =) If you are on 95, 98, NT, XP, ME, I

* Apache 1.3.6 - I tried to use 2.0 but I could not get it work. I also feel that 1.3.6 is tried and true, so why mess with greatness.

* Mysql 3.23.49 - The newest version of MySQL when I set up my server. MySQL also the is the best PHP supported Database, and well love PHP don't we.

* PHP 4.2.1 - The latest and greatest PHP release. -nt
What you will need

* Apache 2 - GET IT HERE

* Mysql 3.23.49 - GET IT HERE

* PHP 4.2.0 - GET IT HERE 

* Windows - This tutorial is ONLY written for new versions of Windows.
Once you have downloaded all the programs you are ready to continue.

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Installing Apache

Step 1. The first step is to download Apache for Windows. Before you install it make sure that any other server software is removed. Remove it all via the control panel.

Step 2. Once you have clicked on the executable, a screen should com up. Go ahead and click on next

Step 3. Of course you plan to abide be the license agreement, so click on I accept.... and click on next.

Step 4. You really don't need to read this, but if you want you can. Read it if you want feel informed. When you are ready click on next.

Step 5. Here is where the actual setup of Apache begins. 

Step 6. For Network Domain put in localhost as for Server Name You want these both to be localhost because the server is running locally, on your computer. It doesn't matter what is in email field, just put in yours. No one will no it because it's just you.

Step 7. For the sake of this tutorial it is better to just leave it as it is because, later in the tutorial I will show you how to start the server with one click of the mouse, and for the sake of ease, it will be easier for you to follow along. You can change it if you want, but you will have to realize where to substitute it. For me the root drive is E: but for you will probably be C:

Step 8. Once you have all the jazz set up, it is time to install the server. If you are on w2k or XP be sure that you have Administrative permissions or you will get an error about half way through the install saving cannot access msvrt32.dll or something. If you get that error run it again when you have admin privileges. Once you are ready click on install.

Step 9. Now it is time to test the install of apache. Click on Start > Program Files > Apache HTTP Server and look for start Start Apache in Console. Click it. Once it says Apache XXXXX running, press Windows Key + R and type -http://localhost/. If the install works you should see a page saying that it works. If all is set and done, continue to the next step.





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Installing PHP

Step 1.Once you have clicked on the executable, a screen should come up. Go ahead and click on next.

Step 2.Of course you plan to abide be the license agreement, so click on I accept.... and click on next.

Step 3. For this information, we will want the simple standard install. Chances are you if you are reading this tutorial, you will probably not even want to talk about advanced =)

Step 4. This is the mail setup, just enter localhost, and me@localhost.com. These are not important, because you, the admin, are the only person that will use the server, and you will be the one handling errors.

Step 5. We are going to want this install to work is Apache, so click on Apache, and move on.

Step 6. Once you have all the jazz set up, it is time to install the server. If you are on w2k or XP be sure that you have Administrative permission or you will get an error about half way through the install saving cannot access msvrt32.dll or something. If you get that error run it again when you have admin privileges. Once you are ready click on install.

Step 7. After the install is done you should get something that says you will have to manually configure apache to use php. Assuming you have a working Apache server installed, make sure that it is not running. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache\conf\ open the httpd.conf file. Note that you can also get to the http.conf from the start menu. Start > Program File > Apache HTTP Server > Configure Apache Server > Edit the Apache httpd.conf Configuration File and the window will open up in notepad. Now hit Ctrl + End if you see something like what follows, you can skip this step. If you do not see that code, copy it. This code will only work if you used the default install folder when you installed php. If you did, copy that code and paste it into the end of the file. Select the code to right, and hit crtl + c , then go into the httpd.conf file and hit ctrl + v and save the file.

ScriptAlias /php/ "c:/php/"

AddType application/x-httpd-php .php .phtml

Action application/x-httpd-php "/php/php.exe"


Step 8. Now that we have php installed, it is time to test it. Open up notepad and type the code to the right. Save it as phpinfo.php. Remember to set it as all files in the drop down menu, or the file will be a text file. Save in the Directory: C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache\htdocs. htdocs is the directory where all the files go. You can create endless dir's and browse them. For Example E:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache\htdocs\mydir\myfile.php could be accessed as http://localhost/mydir/myfile.php. 

Once you have that file saved. You will need to start the Server. Click: Start > Program File > Apache HTTP Server >; and look for something like Start Apache in Console. After you have found it, launch it. You should get a window saying that Apache is running. Now go to Start > Run > and type in -http://localhost/phpinfo.php. If you don't see anything, php is not installed correctly. If php is installed correctly, you will see a few large tables, displaying php's configuration. Now Your are 1/2 done!



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Installing MySQL

Step 1. Once you have clicked on the executable, a screen should com up. Go ahead and click on next.

Step 2. Of course you plan to abide be the license agreement, so click on I accept.... and click on next.

Step 3. Just like before you should leave the default dir alone, so you will be able to follow along with me when I show you how to start and stop all the aspects of the server.

Step 4. Stay with the typical installation. Just like before, if you don't have admin privileges, the install will be faulty. After you click next, the install will begin. After the install has finished, move on to the next step.

Step 5. Now you have to set up the root account. The root account is the absolute admin of the system, the highest possible. Click on Start > Run and type cmd to open up the command prompt. You are going to have to navigate to where MySQL is installed. Type C: > Enter > cd mysql > Enter > cd bin > Enter. Now you have to tell setup the root settings. Type mysqladmin -uroot password InsertYourPasswordHere then hit enter.


NOTE 1 : What is the point of having a database if you can't easily administer it! That is where phpMyAdmin comes into play. phpMyAdmin is a free piece of software written in php that makes the administration of a mysql or many other types of databases easy. You will want to download (http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/phpmyadmin/phpMyAdmin-2.2.6-php.zip?downloadrelease_id=85832)the latest version. Save it in the htdocs folder. Once it is done downloading it, right click on it and select Extract > To Here. When it is done you should end up with a directory in the htdocs folder called phpMyAdmin-2.2.6 To make it easier to access, rename it to phpMyAdmin. After you have renamed it, click on it and look for a file called config.inc Open it. This is where you set the configuration of phpMyAdmin. If you did not rename it or extracted to a different directory, put that in there.


NOTE 2 : Now we want to test the install of mysql, php, phpmyadmin, and apache all at once. Start apache in console like we did before. Now, you are going to need to start mysql. For myself I made a file that would start mysql for me. Open notepad and type: start c:\mysql\bin\mysqld-nt.exe --standalone and save that as Start MySQL.bat. Once you have saved it, click it. A window should open and then close. Mysql is now running on your computer. After mysql and apache are started go to run again and type -http://localhost/phpMyAdmin/index.php and if everything is installed correctly phpmyadmin should so up. You are almost done! Now we have the easy part =)


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Finishing it all up

Wow! We made it through the whole process. Now we want to simplify the whole process of controlling the server. I made a toolbar with all the things I needed. I made a new folder on my desktop and called it Server Folder and put all the stuff there. I made a new shortcut and gave it a value of -http://localhost/ made a shortcut to the PHP Documentation page. Another shortcut to my php editor, which is now unavailable. The phpMyAdmin shortcut is set to -http://localhost/phpMyAdmin/index.php. I made another shortcut htdocs. I moved the Start Apache in Console program that was in the start menu folder and moved it to the server folder. You can take the Start Mysql file you made in the last page and move it to the new folder. After you have put all the desired things into that folder, right click on a blank space in stat menu task bar (where the program boxes lie) and select Toolbars > New Toolbar and navigate to the folder. Voila!

Now all you have to do is click Start Apache in Console , Start Mysql, and Lauch browser.


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