HOw to open a ' .php ' file? which software i can use?

Question

i downloaded a zip file which was sent by a friend via e mail i downloaded it and tried to opened it with winzip and windows compressor but i failed to open it how can i open it?

Answer 1

Opening a PHP file requires that it reside on a server that is running PHP. The PHP server will look at the file and generate a html based page back to the browser client. You can view a php file with any text editor, you just can not do much with it unless you actually put it on a php enabled server.

Answer 2

From a look on http://filext.com/alphalist.php?extstart=%5EP + a bit of personal experience, a PHP file can be one of 2 things..... first off it can be a file of part of what makes things like Messageboards & guestbooks work on websites.... for that, the only way you can view it on a PC is by opening it in Microsoft NOTEPAD to view/edit the code....... to see it in action requires a webhosting account with a PHP enabled Webserver.

The other use is as the file extension for saved "Microsoft Picture It! Publishing" project files..... in which case you'll need that software to view it.

Answer 3

You won't be able to "open" a php file on your computer. It requires a PHP enabled web server to run the file. Basically PHP is a language that outputs html for browsers to view. If you want to view php files locally you have to set up a web server on your computer using Apache and installing php software. (computer experience required)

I you want to open the file to look at the code just use notepad.

Answer 4

.php, you say? I think that is a type of HTML file, but don't quote me on that. I recommend you attempt to open it with Internet Explorer or (if you have it) FireFox for a little extra security.