php apache problem

Hey I installed php and apache, and for some reason, when I go to a php file in a url such as cheese.com/index.php it tries to download index.php.... can someone help?

Hello,

I had a similar problem when trying to put together my PHP/apache instillation. Although you didn't advice us to which operating system, Apache and php version, I think that it is a safe bet to say that the problem can be simple oversight. Check your loadmodule instru in the http conf file for any spelling errors. If problem persist, provide your apache and php version plus what operating system you are running. Then we can better troubleshoot the issue.

Your friendly Neighborhood Web Slinger,
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I'm running Free BSD, Apache 2.0, and PHP 4. I have a feeling it is something like it isn't loading the module right or something.... What are the key things you need in the httpd.conf file (as far as making sure php works?

PS the webserver is working completely fine; it's only php that isn't working. I had it installed before and working right and everything and I had to replace my httpd.conf with a backup, so I think I lost a couple important parts in it for php maybe...

I beleive that the way you could fix the problem is if you go to the http.config file, open it in your favorite editor and look for the area that say Loadmodule... Here you should find a bunch of load module directives. Inorder to fix your problem include the following.

LoadModule php4_module "C:/php/php4apache2.dll"

Amend the second part to reflect where you saved you php4apache2.dll. for Php4 I belive that it would be in your C:windowssystem32
hopefully this would remedy your problem.

Good luck,
Your friendly neigbhor hood web slinger

Having the same situation. I just did all of the above.
Did you ever get php and apache to coexist and run.

I am running apache 2.05 and php 4.4.2 under windows 2000.