How to Install b2evolution CMS on Windows 10

This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of b2evolution CMS on Windows 10 using XAMPP.

Step 1: Download and Install XAMPP

1. Download the latest version of XAMPP for Windows.
2. Open the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard.
3. Choose the components you need to install. Make sure that Apache, MySQL, and PHP are checked.
4. Choose the installation folder, and complete the installation process.

Step 2: Download and Extract b2evolution CMS

1. Download the latest version of b2evolution CMS for Windows.
2. Extract the downloaded file to the htdocs folder of your XAMPP installation folder. The default location is C:\xampp\htdocs.

Step 3: Create a Database

1. Open the XAMPP Control Panel.
2. Start the Apache and MySQL services.
3. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/.
4. Click the "New" button to create a new database.
5. Enter a name for the new database and click the "Create" button.

Step 4: Configure b2evolution CMS

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/b2evolution/.
2. Select your preferred language and click the "Next" button.
3. Read and accept the license agreement, and click the "Next" button.
4. Enter the database details:
   • Type: MySQL
   • Server: localhost
   • Username: root
   • Password: (leave blank)
   • Database: (the name of the database you created in Step 3)
   • Table prefix: (leave blank)
5. Click the "Test database connection" button to verify the connection to the database.
6. Configure the site details as required:
   • Site name
   • Site URL
   • Administrator username
   • Administrator password
   • Administrator email
7. Click the "Install" button to complete the installation.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/b2evolution/.
2. Enter the administrator username and password that you configured in Step 4.
3. Explore b2evolution CMS and verify that everything is working correctly.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed b2evolution CMS on Windows 10 using XAMPP.

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