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Hi

I'm new to PHP and I'm having some trouble getting it to work.

I've written some simple PHP code and when I open it in the internet all I get is a blank page.

The URl I'm using is http://localhost/hello.php

PHP files with just html written in them will show but PHP turns it blank.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much.

Which XAMPP Version?
Sourcecode of your simple PHP Script?

Could be a short_open_tag problem. But i can just guess without the really important informations

Hi Mushroom, and Altrea,

I am running xampp version 1.7.3 on windows vista. The index screen says its working properly! I too am getting a blank screen when I try to run my simple hello.php, I made this file with Notepad ++ and checked the properties, it is saved as a php file. If either of you have a solution I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance BillClark

Hi Mushroom,

I solved the problem, I am running version 1.7.3 so I had to tag my program with .php3. I hope this helps you!
To Atrea, my apologies for not getting your hint about short tag. I could have saved some typing and a red face!!!!!!!!
I hope you both have a good day!

BillClark