Trouble launching php files

Question

Im having some problems running php files on my localhost. When I run them in the browser all I can see is the php code, Im just trying to establish a connection to MySql database. I have installed XAMPP.

For example:

<?php

$user = 'root';
$pass = '';
$db = 'letsdeal';

$dbConn = new mysqli('localhost', $user, $pass, $db) or die("Cant connect");

echo "Yes";

?>

When I run it all I see is the php code, somebody knows why?

Thanks in advance!

are you accessing the files through `localhost` on your browser? — LefterisL, Apr 25 '14 at 18:27

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 25 '14 at 18:20

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you have a problem with webserver or php installation.

You can try to restart XAMP and in a bad case you must reinstall it.

Bye

answered Apr 25 '14 at 18:20

Marco Chirico

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Hi, I have restarted, and reinstalled, but still the same, could it be php installation? – Oliver Apr 25 '14 at 18:23
Sure, in this case the problem is related to PHP. Which version of PHP do you use? – Marco Chirico Apr 25 '14 at 18:26
Im using PHP Version 5.4.27 – Oliver Apr 25 '14 at 18:30

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:05

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If you're seeing raw PHP code it may be that you're just accessing it using the wrong uri which is taking you to the raw file, not the parsed code.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:05

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answered Apr 25 '14 at 18:23

gfish3000

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Yes, thank you, its fixed. It was the wrong path, long time I did this. – Oliver Apr 25 '14 at 18:32
@Oliver, good to hear. If the problem is resolved, would you please accept my answer so it's marked as solved? Thanks! – gfish3000 Apr 25 '14 at 19:14

Trouble launching php files

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