PHP Extension Installation

ace2109 · 28 Mar 2013 at 21:38

Hi Guys,
A little confused as to how I install and enable the file info extension for PHP under linux.

mcrypt is enabled but I cant seem to get file_info installed and working.

Php test here - http://manage.localiapp.co.uk

SMB30 · 28 Mar 2013 at 22:09

What environment is it? Shared/dedi server?

ace2109 · 28 Mar 2013 at 22:36

sorry dedicated server running linux and plesk

SMB30 · 28 Mar 2013 at 22:58

If its a dedi box then you should be able to use the package manage of the system to install the extension - Your hosts should be able to help you with that.

Deleted member 77746 · 29 Mar 2013 at 12:33

What package are you trying to install ?

Redrum · 29 Mar 2013 at 17:36

I've never used that extension, but according to the PHP manual, it is enabled by default from 5.3.0 and your phpinfo page shows you're on 5.3.3, so you shouldn't have to do anything. Maybe it's a problem with your code. What happens when you try to use it?

fez · 29 Mar 2013 at 21:32

Should be installed by default as Redrum says. Either echo phpinfo() or hit php -i on the command line and you should be able to see if it is indeed installed and working.