OpenCart is a free open-source eCommerce platform that can be easily installed on Windows 11. Here is a step-by-step tutorial to guide you through the process.
To install OpenCart on Windows 11, you will need the following:
If you have not installed these components, please do so before proceeding.
Go to the official OpenCart website at https://www.opencart.com/ and click on the 'Download' button. Choose the latest version of OpenCart and download the ZIP file to your computer.
Once the ZIP file is downloaded, extract the contents of the file to a folder on your computer. You can use any archive software for this, such as WinZip or 7-Zip.
Move the extracted OpenCart files to your web server's document root folder. This is usually located in the htdocs or www folder.
Open your MySQL or MariaDB database server and create a new database for OpenCart. You can use phpMyAdmin or any other database management tool for this.
Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/opencart/ to start the OpenCart installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure OpenCart.
Select your preferred language.
Check the system requirements and verify that your server meets all the requirements.
Read and accept the license agreement.
Click on the 'Finish' button to complete the installation process. OpenCart is now installed on your Windows 11 computer.
To verify that OpenCart is installed correctly, go to http://localhost/opencart/ in your web browser. You should see the OpenCart homepage.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenCart on Windows 11. You can now start customizing your store and adding products.
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