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I need mcrypt however there is no extension=php_mcrypt.dll to uncomment in the php.ini file.

I have checked the ext folder of php and there is no mcrypt file there.

How do I get mcrypt installed?

mcrypt is already compiled and enabled by default in version XAMPP 1.7.4 > and so does not need an extension.
http://localhost/xampp/phpinfo.php
Look for the section mcrypt and establish for yourself that it is indeed enabled.

Thanks - it is indeed. Will teach me to look at the phpinfo() first