Your PHP installation appears to be missing the MySQL extension which is require

  • Resolved doug123x

    (@doug123x)


    5 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Folks,

    I’m aware that this question has been asked, however, I have not found a case that has helped me – on IIS.

    I am receiving the following error:
    Your PHP installation appears to be missing the MySQL extension which is required by WordPress.

    My environment:
    IIS 8
    PHP Version 7.0
    Wordpress Version 3.8.3
    MySQL 5.7

    I looked in the php/7.0/ext folder and did not find a mysql.dll. I copied mysql.dll from a /5.6 folder, but this did not correct the problem. I also renamed the “5.6” folder “7.0” in the hopes that this would correct the problem – no go.

    Any help would be appreciated. I’m spinning my wheels.

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  • It needs mysqli for the later versions of PHP, instead of mysql.
    But why are you trying to run such an old WordPress on a newer PHP? That version of WP might not be compatible with PHP 7.0.

    Thread Starter doug123x

    (@doug123x)

    Thank you. It’s a site that I am taking over. I agree that it definitely requires updating. How do I specify an older version of PHP? I’ve got folders for different versions.

    Thread Starter doug123x

    (@doug123x)

    I managed to switch to an older version using the PHP manager and the site is working. Thank you for your help!

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