Undefined function mysql_connect() error

Question

I am new to this whole programming, PHP, MySql deal. So, if I don\'t say it how I should please bear with me. I ran MySql.PHP through my site and web browser and get this >\

Answer 1

Check if the mysql module is loaded.

Your php.ini file needs to have extension=mysql.dll somewhere, without ; at the start of the line.

See also phpinfo. It will help you see what is enabled.

To do that, create a page called phpinfo.php in the webroot (e.g. the same place you put mysql.php) with this contents:

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

then browse to http://localhost/phpinfo.php.

Search that page for mysql. There should be a section about halfway down. If not, something is wrong with your setup and MySQL is not enabled.