# PHP Installer Script for Windows

A simple batch script to automate the installation of PHP on Windows machines. This script downloads, extracts, configures, and verifies PHP with no manual intervention.

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## Features
- Automatically downloads the specified PHP version from the official PHP source.
- Extracts and installs PHP to the designated directory.
- Configures the system PATH to include PHP for command-line usage.
- Verifies PHP installation to ensure everything is set up correctly.

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## Prerequisites
Before running this script, ensure:
- **Windows OS** with administrative privileges.
- **PowerShell** is installed (default on most Windows systems).
- A stable internet connection to download PHP.

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## How to Use
1. Clone this repository:
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/obahchimaobi/PHP-installer

2. Open a terminal with administrator privileges.
3. Navigate to the repository directory:

   cd php-installer

4. Run the installer script:

   php_installer.bat

5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Once completed, PHP will be installed and configured.

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Customization

You can customize the script to:

• Change the PHP version to install.
• Specify a different installation directory.

To modify these settings, edit the following lines in php_installer.bat:

set "PHP_VERSION=8.2.0"
set "PHP_DIR=C:\php"

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

1. PHP not recognized in Command Prompt:

   • Ensure the script ran with administrator privileges.
   • Check that the system PATH includes the PHP installation directory.

2. PowerShell Errors:

   • Verify that PowerShell is installed and functional on your system.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you encounter bugs or have suggestions for improvement:

• Open an issue in the repository.
• Submit a pull request with your changes.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Contact

For any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact [your email/username].

### Key Changes:
1. **Removed any mention of visiting the website** for manual downloads.
2. Emphasized that the script handles **automatic downloading**.
3. Updated the troubleshooting and usage instructions accordingly.

Let me know if you'd like further refinements or additional sections in the documentation!