How to Install OpenCart on Windows 10

OpenCart is a free and open-source e-commerce software that helps you build online stores. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install OpenCart on your Windows 10 computer.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, make sure that you have the following:

• A Windows 10 computer.
• A web server installed on your computer. We recommend using XAMPP or WAMP.
• PHP 5.4+ installed on your computer. You can check the installed version of PHP by running the command php -v in the command prompt.

Step 1 - Download OpenCart

To download OpenCart, follow these steps:

1. Go to the OpenCart website.
2. Click on the "Download" button in the top right corner of the page.
3. Select the latest version of OpenCart and click on the "Download" button.

Step 2 - Extract OpenCart

Once you have downloaded OpenCart, extract the downloaded file to the web server root folder.

For example, if you are using XAMPP, extract the file to the xampp/htdocs/opencart directory.

Step 3 - Create a Database

Create a new database for your OpenCart installation. You can use PHPMyAdmin to create a new database.

1. Start your web server and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/.
2. Click on the "Databases" tab.
3. Give a name to your database and click on the "Create" button.

Step 4 - Install OpenCart

To install OpenCart, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost/opencart/ (replace opencart with the name of the folder where you have extracted OpenCart).
2. Select your preferred language and click on the "Continue" button.
3. Click on the "Agree" button to accept the license agreement.
4. Check the server requirements and click on the "Continue" button.
5. Fill in the database details (hostname, username, password, and database name) and click on the "Continue" button.
6. Fill in the store details and click on the "Continue" button.
7. Create an admin account by filling in the required details and click on the "Continue" button.
8. You will see a success message once the installation is complete.

Step 5 - Remove Installation Folder

After the installation is complete, remove the installation folder from the OpenCart directory. This is essential for security purposes.

1. Go to the opencart directory.
2. Delete the install folder.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenCart on your Windows 10 computer. You can now log in to the admin panel and start customizing your online store.

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