How to Install Composer on Windows with XAMPP

Installing Composer on your Windows system can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, we're here to help you through it. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Composer on your Windows system using XAMPP.

Before we start, make sure that you have XAMPP installed on your system and running properly. If you're not familiar with XAMPP, it's a free open-source package that includes Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl. It's incredibly easy to install and use, making it a popular choice for PHP development.

Step 1: Download Composer

The first step is to download the Composer installer from the official Composer website. Click on the 'Download' button and then select the 'Composer-Setup.exe' link to download the installer. Once the download is complete, double-click on the installer file to run it.

Step 2: Configure Apache Module Config

In this step, we'll configure the Apache module config settings. To do this, click on the 'Apache Module Config' button in the XAMPP control panel. This will open a new window with various configuration options. Click on the 'Next' button to continue.

Step 3: Select PHP.exe File

In this step, we'll select the PHP.exe file that we want to use for our Composer installation. Browse to the directory where your PHP executable is located and select it. Click on the 'Next' button to continue.

Step 4: Install Composer

Once you've selected the PHP.exe file, click on the 'Install' button to start the installation process. The installation should only take a few seconds to complete. Once it's finished, restart your XAMPP server to enable the Composer extension.

Step 5: Verify Installation

To verify that Composer has been installed correctly, open a new command prompt and type 'composer' followed by the Enter key. You should see a response similar to the one shown below:

That's it! You have now successfully installed Composer on your Windows system using XAMPP. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to comment below with your suggestions or problems - we're here to help.

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