Unable to load php_sqlsrv_53_nts_vc6.dll

Question

I am trying to get mssql to work in php.  I am running Windows Server 2008, PHP 5.3, IIS 7, AND MSSQL Server 2008. I have php5.dll.

I downloaded and installed the latest php_sqlsrv_53_nts_vc6.dll and php_pdo_sqlsrv_53_nts_vc6.dll package.  I modified my php.ini to include extension=php_sqlsrv_53_nts_vc6.dll and extension=php_pdo_sqlsrv_53_nts_vc6.dll and then restarted the IIS server.

When I run php -v I get the error:

PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic libarary 'C:\php\php_sqlsrv_53_nts_vc6.dll' - The specified module could not be found.  in Unknown on line 0.

PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic libarary 'C:\php\php_pdo_sqlsrv_53_nts_vc6.dll' - The specified module could not be found.  in Unknown on line 0.

I can see both files I am calling in my c:php\ext folder and I have the folder permissions set to everyone\everything.

When I try to connect in php I get the error "Call to undefined function sqlsrv_connect() in C:\inetpub\wwwroot\mysqltest.php on line 3

I have been trying to get this to work for about 5 hours. PLEASE PLEASE does anyone have ANY ideas?

Answer 1

Hello,

I am far to be a specialist of php, but i would suggest you to have a look at this link :

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc296203(SQL.90).aspx

and check whether you have done all the steps for a correct install ( it is an error i am doing sometimes , i am only doing a suggestion )

Don't hesitate to post again for more help or explanations. If i find a more valuable information, i will post it.

Have a nice day

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Answer 2

Hi,

Could you please go through the following link? This link provides instructions for loading the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server into the PHP process space. Please see:
Loading the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc296203(v=SQL.105).aspx

For more information, please see:
System Requirements (Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc296170(v=SQL.105).aspx

Thanks,
Ai-Hua Qiu

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Answer 3

Hello Ai-hua Qiu,

Cheers for your post, i am not seen that it was a SQL Server 2008.So only your post is answering the original post

Have a nice day

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