Set up PHP on local server

download WAMP

tsmgeek:
Sorry to sound so new to PHP but I am. I tried installing WAMP but it did not seem to work. Let me tell you I have MySql 4.1, Dreamweaver, Coldfusion install already. Im a Coldfusion programmer.

This is my first time jumping into the world of PHP

Thank you

Coldfusion and php can't run on the same port. I suggest xampp set to 8080. It comes with mysql but just don't use that part.

Aarontomosky
Is there a way to walk me through what I need to do?

Download xampp. When you install I think it asks what port you want. If not, go to \xampp\apache\conf\ and edit the config file where it says 80 change to 8080 for the binding.
There are other ways than different ports but I think it's the easiest.

Is xampp the same as WAMP? or should I uninstall it first?

Wamp and xampp are the top two easy to install servers. I prefer xampp but Wamp works fine. Just find the apache conf folder and change the port binding

im getting this error

#1045 - Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)

I believe "MySql 4.1" is unsupported now.  The current version, "MySql 5.5", is recommended unless you are developing for hosting that still uses ""MySql 4,1".

I own the server and are hosting, but I can upgrade. So for now should I upgrade on my laptop? I never had before so I would have to learn how to upgrade MySQL

See if I understand you.  You have two computers, a server and a laptop.  You are trying to set up the laptop so you can develop code for the server.  Is that right?

Yes, My Server is running Win 2003, Coldfusion 9, MySQL 4.1
My laptop Win 7 x64, Coldfusion 9, MySQL 4.1.

 I'm now trying to set them both to run PHP also, But please know I don't know anything about PHP or how to update MySQL. If you can give me details that will be great or guide me in the right area.

Ok that makes sense. Thank you