Posted 1 year ago #
After I did the install and go to the install address on my site, I get the error message:
Your PHP installation appears to be missing the MySQL extension which is required by WordPress.
I am on a Godaddy server and when I go into the admin settings it says it is using the mysql PHP extension
Change to a Linux hosting plan--it is that simple. It takes a bit of time for the account to switch over once you make the change in plans.
Posted 1 year ago #
I have the same problem.
When I try to access "http://mywebsitename.com/blog/wp-admin/install.php", the error message says:
"Your PHP installation appears to be missing the MySQL extension which is required by WordPress."
I am on a Godaddy server and have no plan to change the hosting plan as I have worked on this one for quite sometime.
What does the error message mean and how do I overcome the problem?
Thank you.
on a windows server at godaddy you will not get it to work - it's that simple. It's their problem.
unless you just have to use frontpage or have .asp extensions I see no reason not to switch to a linux server. They are way faster and more reliable for all software.
Posted 3 months ago #
Isn't it annoying when people just give there opinion rather than the answer the damn question. To use PHP on a Windows Server, you will need to upgrade to IIS 7. You CAN do this with GoDaddy, under your hosting mananger screen.
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