How do I install GD on my windows server version of PHP

Question

I am running Windows Server 2003 and need to install a version of GD.

Can anyone point out some instructions or advice?

Answer 1

Check php_gd2.dll is in your extension directory and uncomment ;extension=php_gd2.dll of your php.ini.

Answer 2

In Windows download related Debug Pack on php.net download page, it's contain most useful modules. After, uncomment related extension, for example to gd2: ;extension=php_gd2.dll on php.ini and uncomment extension_dir = "ext".

Answer 3

You need to edit your php.ini (found in your C:/PHP folder if you installed PHP here). Add the following line (or remove the ; before it if it exists in there):

extension=php_gd2.dll