Call to undefined function mysql_connect

Question

I just installed PHP and Apache on my home PC. When I try to call function mysql_connect I get:

fatal error: call to undefined function mysql_co         


        

Answer 1

Check your php.ini, I'm using Apache2.2 + php 5.3. and I had the same problem and after modify the php.ini in order to set the libraries directory of PHP, it worked correctly. The problem is the default extension_dir configuration value.

The default (and WRONG) value for my work enviroment is

; extension_dir="ext"

without any full path and commented with a semicolon.

There are two solution that worked fine for me.

1.- Including this line at php.ini file

extension_dir="X:/[PathToYourPHPDirectory]/ext

Where X: is your drive letter instalation (normally C: or D: )

2.- You can try to simply uncomment, deleting semicolon. Include the next line at php.ini file

extension_dir="ext"

Both ways worked fine for me but choose yours. Don't forget restart Apache before try again.

I hope this help you.