

Unpack (extract files by clicking on) the zip file you downloaded to a drive or partition of your choice. Download and unpack the complete install package.įirst create file structure Download the packageĭownload Windows packed-zip file from Moodle.Ī downloaded complete install package Windows 1.9 zip file in Windows Explorer Unpack the package.There are three basic parts to the this install process. The complete install package is a zip file that contains a webserver called Apache, plus Moodle and Moodle's required MySQL database and PHP program. Many people have trouble installing the packages for Windows on Vista and Windows 7 or Windows 8. If the local Moodle is using the port 80, Skype will automatically select a different port when it is run. Once Moodle for Windows is running, it should be safe to start Skype again. The fix is very simple: Exit Skype (don't just close the window), then start the Moodle Windows package. Port 80 Conflict if Skype is already installedĪs the Moodle Windows package uses the same port (80) as Skype does, it will not work if the computer has Skype already installed. Windows NT/2000/XP (recommended) - for later versions of Windows, see below.160 MB free Fixed Disk (more space will be needed depending on user uploads).256 MB RAM (minimum), 512 MB RAM (recommended).5.1 Installing Apache and MySQL as services.2.4 Congratulations - Moodle has been installed.

2.3.10 Installation modules and blocks screens.2.3.9 Current release and unattended option.1.1 Port 80 Conflict if Skype is already installed.In short, complete install packages are designed to create a matched webserver and Moodle site on a standalone computer with minimal effort. The instructions on the download page provide guidance on which version is likely to be most suitable. Several versions of the complete install package are available. The complete install packages allow Moodle to be installed, along with the prerequisites that includes a web server, Apache, database, MySQL, scripting language, PHP, an administration tool, phpMyAdmin and Moodle all wrapped in the Xampp-lite shell. Separate instructions are available for Mac OS X packages. This document provides instructions for using the Windows packages. Please note 's Standard install packages only contain the Moodle code. The complete install package can be used on a server, but it is not recommended that it be used as a production site. The packages are designed for new installations on a standalone computer. Complete install packages are available from 's Windows download page and from bitnami (for newer Windows versions).
