How to Install WonderCMS on Windows 10

WonderCMS is a simple, lightweight, and easy-to-use content management system (CMS) that is ideal for creating small websites. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install WonderCMS on your Windows 10 computer.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing WonderCMS, make sure your computer meets the following requirements:

• Windows 10 Operating System
• XAMPP web server software which can be downloaded from https://www.apachefriends.org/download.html

Step 1: Download WonderCMS

First, download the latest version of WonderCMS from the official website https://www.wondercms.com/download. Choose the ZIP file option for Windows Operating System.

Step 2: Extract WonderCMS Package

After downloading the ZIP file, extract the contents of the package to your local computer. You can do this by right-clicking on the zip file and choosing "Extract All". This will create a new folder containing the WonderCMS files.

Step 3: Create a New Database

Before installing WonderCMS, you will need to create a new database for it to store its information. You can do this by opening up the XAMPP control panel and clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button.

From the phpMyAdmin interface, create a new database by clicking on the "New" button in the left-hand menu. Give the database a name and click "Create".

Step 4: Move WonderCMS Files to XAMPP Folder

Next, move the extracted WonderCMS files to your XAMPP htdocs folder. The htdocs folder is typically located at C:\xampp\htdocs on your local computer.

Step 5: Open WonderCMS Installation Page

After moving the WonderCMS files to the htdocs folder, open your preferred web browser and navigate to http://localhost/wondercms to open the installation page.

Step 6: Complete WonderCMS Installation

On the installation page, enter the name of your website, the email address of the website administrator, and the database details you created in Step 3. Once you have entered this information, click the "Install" button to complete the installation process.

Conclusion

With these simple steps, you will be able to install WonderCMS on your Windows 10 computer with XAMPP web server software. With its user-friendly interface and lightweight design, WonderCMS is an excellent option for creating small websites.

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