XAMPP USB Lite

Problems with the Windows version of XAMPP, questions, comments, and anything related.

XAMPP USB Lite

Postby Lexor » 16. January 2012 21:10

Hello,
I'd like to try to use XAMPP on WinXP to just do some tests of webpage written in php+mysql. I would prefer also to download zipped file and just unpack it, not running setup of installer.

By looking at descriptions of each package (XAMPP Windows vs XAMPP USB Lite) I've noticed that the second version hasn't got these modules: Webalizer, Mercury Mail Transport System, FileZilla nor Tomcat. As I probably have no need for any of them I decided that XAMPP USB Lite would be more suitable for me (but I'm just guessing here, any advice do I need them for my task?).

But here I've encountered some problem with lack of information: I couldn't find any info if I am able to unpack XAMPP USB Lite version on my hard drive as other programs in some subdirectory? Or this version is only for USB sticks / root directories and I need to install / unpack full version instead? If I need full, is there possibility to delete not needed modules from it after installation?
Lexor
 
Posts: 3
Joined: 16. January 2012 20:43
Operating System: XP

Re: XAMPP USB Lite

Postby JonB » 16. January 2012 22:44

The Lite version will run on basically the same machines as the full package.

If you want to 'try both', you could install the Lite version top say "c:\xampp_lite" and the full version to "c:\xampp". There would only be the matter that you really could only run one version at a time.

The full version also runs fine on a UBS stick as well, with only a few limitations, and they are minimal. I have a full version I carry around, quite handy. :D

Good Luck
8)
User avatar
JonB
AF Moderator
 
Posts: 3210
Joined: 12. April 2010 16:41
Location: Land of the Blazing Sun
Operating System: Windows XP/7 - Fedora 15 1.7.7

Re: XAMPP USB Lite

Postby Lexor » 16. January 2012 23:06

JonB wrote:The Lite version will run on basically the same machines as the full package.

Thank you for clarify.

I'm guessing now, that after download/unpack of lite version I should normally run setup_xampp.bat, right? Like for full installer.
I am asking, because in internet guides for this version I've found many times "do not run setup_xampp.bat" statement.
Lexor
 
Posts: 3
Joined: 16. January 2012 20:43
Operating System: XP

Re: XAMPP USB Lite

Postby hackattack142 » 17. January 2012 01:47

I believe you do not need to run setup_xampp.bat for the lite version because it has been modified to use relative paths.
XAMPP Control Panel Developer
Latest CP: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48932
hackattack142
 
Posts: 701
Joined: 20. May 2011 23:29
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit

Re: XAMPP USB Lite

Postby Lexor » 17. January 2012 05:14

Then why this setup_xampp.bat file is included in this lite version? What is it for?
Lexor
 
Posts: 3
Joined: 16. January 2012 20:43
Operating System: XP

Re: XAMPP USB Lite

Postby Altrea » 17. January 2012 06:07

The main task of this file is to relocate the components if moved or not installed in the default directory.
The default environment for the USB Lite versions is not on normal harddisks, but you can sure use it there too. Thats why the file is included in the USB versions too, i think.

best wishes,
Altrea
We don't provide any support via personal channels like PM, email, Skype, TeamViewer!

It's like porn for programmers 8)
User avatar
Altrea
AF Moderator
 
Posts: 11926
Joined: 17. August 2009 13:05
XAMPP version: several
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro x64

Re: XAMPP USB Lite

Postby hackattack142 » 17. January 2012 15:34

As i said, as of 1.7.7 USB version, the paths have all been changed to relative out of the box. Previous to 1.7.7, you needed to run the setup_xampp.bat file to change the paths in all the configuration files to relative paths. Since there are not hardcoded paths by default now, you should be able to just extract it to your USB device and run it. That said, it will probably not hurt anything if you do run the setup_xampp.bat file but it should not be necessary anymore. Glancing at the install script that it runs, it appears that it also has functionality to add the required lines to configuration files for additional addons like Java or Python and that may be why it is still there.
XAMPP Control Panel Developer
Latest CP: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48932
hackattack142
 
Posts: 701
Joined: 20. May 2011 23:29
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit

Re: XAMPP USB Lite

Postby Sharley » 18. January 2012 01:27

The setup_xampp.bat file is only required to be run if installing to a non portable (fixed drive) XAMPP installation as it will add the full path including the drive letter to all XAMPP system files (just as in a normal XAMPP installation) thus making the installation non portable.

It is not required to be run if installing to a portable device and never was.

The readme_en.txt file in the xampp folder will also explain this.

It is therefore possible to run the lite version in a fixed drive installation if required or in a portable device if required by running or not running the xampp_setup.bat file.

It is also possible to run the full XAMPP version in a fixed drive or partition if required or in a portable device if required by running or not running the setup_xampp.bat file.

In XAMPP version 1.7.3 this setup_xampp.bat file had a much more pronounced roll to play and was coded but source and copyright protected by a previous developer Carsten Wiedmann and is why it is no longer used in that more useful form.

Best wishes. :)
User avatar
Sharley
AF Moderator
 
Posts: 3316
Joined: 03. October 2008 05:10
Location: Yeppoon, Australia Time Zone: GMT/UTC+10
Operating System: Win 7 Pro 32bit/XP Pro SP3


Return to XAMPP for Windows

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 113 guests