Can't use ini_set because session is active

Question

How can I fix this?

Warning: ini_set() [function.ini-set]: A session is active. You cannot change the session module's ini settings at this time in C:\xampp\htdocs******.php on line 3

I already tried using session_destroy(); but I still get the error.

Thanks.

have you done a phpinfo() to see if your config has session.auto_start set on? — TerryE, Jul 08 '12 at 16:45
I have the same sporadic random error with my custom session provider. I have no idea what it could be. — dAm2K, Nov 30 '12 at 23:38

score 6 · Accepted Answer · edited Jul 22 '12 at 14:39

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use session_start(); after ini_set or @ sign before ini_set: @ini_set

edited Jul 22 '12 at 14:39

Nikola K.

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answered Jul 20 '12 at 13:43

Yousha Aleayoub

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 10 '14 at 17:43

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if you server is configured to auto start sessions, you can try also:

php_flag session.auto_start 0

in your .htaccess file

answered Apr 10 '14 at 17:43

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Can't use ini_set because session is active

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