Final answer:
To install the PHP ZIP extension on Windows, edit the php.ini file to uncomment the line with php_zip.dll and ensure the php_zip.dll file is present in the PHP ext directory, then restart the web server.
Step-by-step explanation:
To install the PHP ZIP extension on Windows, you will need to edit your php.ini file and ensure that the correct DLL file for the ZIP extension is present in the ext (extensions) directory of your PHP installation.
Follow these steps:
- Locate your php.ini file. This file is usually found inside your PHP installation directory.
- Open php.ini using a text editor.
- Search for the line that mentions "php_zip.dll". This line might be commented out with a semicolon (;). If it is, remove the semicolon to enable the extension.
- Ensure that the php_zip.dll file is indeed present in the ext directory of your PHP installation. If it's not, you might need to download it or extract it from your PHP installation package.
- Save changes and close the file.
- Restart your web server for the changes to take effect.
If you are using a pre-packaged software like XAMPP or WampServer, these steps may vary, and the extension might already be included and just needs to be enabled through the software's control panel interface.