php installer unsecure?

[Nick Merchant]

I want to install php on my server, but I don't want to do it manually in case I mess something up. I read the install instructions at php.net and it says the windows installer is unsecure, in what ways is it unsecure? Has anyone had problems with their server after they used the installer?

[Ron]

This means that with the manual install, you will have more of an understanding of what it is that you are dealing with.

My suggestion, don't use the windows installer. Use the manual install with the ISAPI module instead of the CGI and use the recommended php.ini

Then, take a look in the php.ini file and read every option. There is a good amount of explanation in the file itself as to what the options mean.

Just take your time and follow the instructions, you will be better off for it.

[KyleMulligan]

The installer also will not install any extensions. I ALWAYS do manual installs of PHP.