How to Install Zenphoto on Windows 11

Zenphoto is a content management system, designed specifically for photos and image galleries. It is a lightweight and easy-to-use application that offers powerful features for managing your digital images. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Zenphoto on Windows 11 operating system.

Prerequisites

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

• Windows 11 operating system.
• An active internet connection.
• A web server software. In this tutorial, we will use XAMPP.

Step 1 – Download Zenphoto

The first step is to download the latest version of Zenphoto from the official website.

1. Visit https://www.zenphoto.org/ in your web browser.
2. Click on the 'Downloads' option from the menu bar.
3. Scroll down to the 'Latest Release' section and download the zip file for the latest version of Zenphoto.

Step 2 – Install XAMPP

Zenphoto requires a web server software to run. In this tutorial, we will use XAMPP. Follow the steps below to install XAMPP:

1. Visit https://www.apachefriends.org/download.html in your web browser.
2. Click on the 'Download' button for the latest version of XAMPP.
3. Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the instructions.

Step 3 – Extract Zenphoto

1. Locate the downloaded zip file of Zenphoto.
2. Extract the files to the 'htdocs' folder of XAMPP. The default path is 'C:\xampp\htdocs'.

Step 4 – Create a Database

1. Open your web browser and type 'localhost/phpmyadmin' in the address bar.
2. Click on the 'Databases' tab and create a new database for Zenphoto.
3. Enter a name for the database and click on the 'Create' button.

Step 5 – Install Zenphoto

1. Open your web browser and type 'localhost/zenphoto' in the address bar.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Zenphoto.
3. On the 'Database Setup' page, enter the database name, username, and password that you created in Step 4.
4. Click on the 'Test Connection' button to verify the database connection.
5. Click on the 'Install Zenphoto' button to complete the installation.

Step 6 – Configure Zenphoto

1. Once the installation is complete, click on the 'Login' button to access the admin panel.
2. Enter the username and password that you created during the installation process.
3. Go to the 'Options' section and configure the settings according to your preferences.
4. Upload your images to the 'albums' folder in the 'zenphoto' directory.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Zenphoto on your Windows 11 operating system. You can now start managing your digital images and creating beautiful galleries.

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