I’m having trouble setting up a microblogging app on my Windows dev server using XAMPP. The app can’t find PEAR and throws errors about missing files. Here’s what I’ve checked:
PEAR is in C:\xampplite\php\pear
phpinfo() shows the include path as .;\xampplite\php\pear
But I still get these errors:
Warning: require_once(PEAR.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in C:\xampplite\htdocs\myapp\lib\common.php on line 31
Fatal error: require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required 'PEAR.php' (include_path='.;\xampplite\php\pear\PEAR') in C:\xampplite\htdocs\myapp\lib\common.php on line 31
Any ideas why PEAR isn’t being included? What am I missing here?
I ran into a similar issue when setting up PEAR with XAMPP on Windows. The problem might be related to the include path not being set correctly in your php.ini file.
Try editing your php.ini file (usually located in C:\xampp\php) and look for the line that starts with ‘include_path’. Make sure it includes the full path to your PEAR directory, like this:
include_path = ‘.;C:\xampp\php\PEAR’
After making this change, restart Apache through the XAMPP control panel. If that doesn’t work, double-check that all the necessary PEAR files are actually in the directory you specified. Sometimes, XAMPP installations don’t include all PEAR components by default.
If you’re still having trouble, you might want to try manually installing PEAR using the PEAR installer. It can help ensure all the required files are in place and properly configured.
Have you verified that the PEAR.php file actually exists in the specified directory? Sometimes, XAMPP distributions don’t include all PEAR components by default. You might need to manually download and place the PEAR.php file in the correct location.
Also, check your PHP version compatibility. Older PEAR versions might not work with newer PHP versions. Consider updating PEAR or downgrading PHP if necessary.
Another thing to try is using absolute paths in your require_once statement instead of relying on the include_path. Replace the line with:
require_once(‘C:/xampplite/php/pear/PEAR.php’);
This bypasses any potential include_path issues. If this works, you can then focus on fixing the include_path configuration.
yo, check ur php.ini file. sometimes xampp messes up the include path. add the full pear directory path like ‘.;C:\xampplite\php\pear’. restart apache after. if that doesnt work, maybe try manually installing pear? its a pain but might fix it