Update the phpMyAdmin module in Denwer

PhpMyAdmin is an important part of the Denwer virtual machine. But at the same time it is a separate program that can be updated. They correct mistakes, add functions, simplify work. And what to do if a new version appears? Rearrange the entire server? Or use an outdated build? Neither one nor the other. You can replace the phpMyAdmin module in Denwer. You do not need to update it completely.

How to update a module in Denver.

About phpMyAdmin

This is a graphical client, it is used to work with databases. In particular, with the MySQL database, which is also included in the Denver package. If you do not add such an add-on, you will have to manually enter all SQL queries. The English version can be downloaded from the site phpmyadmin.net, the Russian – from php-myadmin.ru. There you will find a list of updates, news, instructions, articles, FAQ. And in the RU-sector there is even a forum.

IMPORTANTLY. Before updating the application, see if it is compatible with other modules.

You may need to download new versions of MySQL and PHP after the update. To log in to the client, start the local server using the icon on the desktop and enter “// localhost /” in the browser’s address bar. There are library settings and information about them.

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When installing, Denver creates a virtual disk on which to place distributions. This can be done through Windows Explorer. Just copy and paste the desired application file just like any other document.

Here’s how to update phpMyAdmin in Denwer:

1. Download the archive with the module. It is better to put the current version from the official developer page.

1. Unpack it.
2. Open the Home folder on the Denver drive. Access it through a browser or through directories.
3. Create a new directory for the module. You can call it whatever you want. For example, phpMyAdminNew. Enter only Latin characters and numbers. And it is better not to enter too complicated name – you still have to work with it.
4. Create another one inside this folder. Name it – www. You cannot use other names here.
5. Copy the update files to it. You can first unzip the archive in it.
6. Restart the server. To do this, go to the root of the virtual disk, open the Denwer directory and run Restart.exe.

1. In the browser address bar, type phpMyAdminNew. If you gave the folder another name, enter it.
2. You need to print your username and password. Login – root.

But what if MySQL is NOT password-protected? You cannot log in without an access code. To fix this, change the configuration.

1. In the “phpMyAdminNew / www” folder (which you created yourself), find the “config.sample.inc.php” file.
2. Rename it – remove the sample. Config.inc.php should be released.

1. Open it.
2. Look for a line that contains the AllowNoPassword parameter. Next to it will be the value false. Change it to true.
3. Save.

You can now log in with an empty password.

1. Open phpMyAdminNew again through a browser.
2. Enter the login – root.

1. Click OK.
2. You will see the phpMyAdmin interface.

This completes the update. And literally in a few minutes.

You do not need to enter complex commands to download new versions of libraries in Denwer. No installation files or numerous settings required. Just copy the module to a folder, change one configuration and that’s it.