FATAL ERROR: register_globals is disabled in php.ini etc..

[heds22]

This my first time with this commerce module and I'd really like to get it up and running. After installing first, it would not run.

I got an error message:
FATAL ERROR: register_globals is disabled in php.ini, please enable it!

I'm running off remote server so I can not get to the php.ini. So I need to get it working with the global register off.

So I tried this in the apllication_top.php ( folder /shop/incudes/ ...deleting

// check if register_globals is enabled.// since this is a temporary measure this message is hardcoded.The requirement will be removed before 2.2 is finalized. if (function_exists('ini_get')) { ini_get('register_globals') or exit('FATAL ERROR: register_globals is disabled in php.ini, please enable it!'); }

and inserting this


if (!empty($HTTP_GET_VARS)) {extract($HTTP_GET_VARS);}if (!empty($HTTP_POST_VARS)) {extract($HTTP_POST_VARS);}if (!empty($HTTP_SERVER_VARS)) {extract($HTTP_SERVER_VARS);}

However now when I run it I get this error message:

Fatal error: Failed opening required 'includes/application.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /tier-2/pnpstore2/46/webs/htdocs/catalog/install/index.php on line 13

[jpf]

Ask your host to enable register_globals=on (in your v-host php.ini file) for your site. This is required and they SHOULD do it on request. POST here or PM me if they give you trouble.

[heds22]

Thanks for your suggestion - I'm currently using telewest broadband, blueyonder account - I have tried to get through to their server team.. However they were not willing to put me through and said they couldn't change the server for me.

[jpf]

It not a mater they could not - is that they are not willing to service there customer. (AKA- they have BAD customer service) Jump ship! There is many low cost hosts that have a GOOD customer service. Try AABOX or PM me for a few other suggestions (as low as $65/year).

They can EASLY configure this to be ON for your site only - it is a MAXIMUM 10 or 15 min change. Mostly can be done in under 5 mins. It is a setting in php.ini and httpd.conf files - not a "big change" to the server as they may be impling. The WORST thing they have to do is re-start the web services to load up the new settings (30 second - or do a re-boot durring there nitely maintance, when the traffic is low).

[peteyg]

That sounds odd to me...all they have to do is change that in the .ini file for your specific account, like jpf said that should be no big deal.

[jpf]

Sounds odd - but is not. This happens (far too) offten (I know of atleast 8 people that I helped and ended up refered to other host cause of this).

I know it is not a big deal - but I have seen hosting companies refuse (cause of policy or it may be a "remote security risk" - if you have bad/poor programing skills - and did not verify/check data - which OSC does anyway) or want to charge up to $100 OR MORE to "recompile" to allow this - It is ALL BS!

Part of the problem is that SOME host (must have) a policy that does not allow changing ANY server settings - regardless of request or reason - it is bad customer service IMHO. (Or just don't know how too do...that means they are stupid also!)

In a SERVICE industry - the moto is always "Customer is always right (unless proven wrong)".
Some hosts have forgotten this and tends to bite the hands that feed them....

As I have said - if they don't want to "help you" - there customers - then JUMP SHIP! Don't deal with a company that has BAD policies and/or BAD customer service.

Good Luck

[mtc]

Hai, same problem here in teh Netherlands.
The webhoster has enabled register_global in php.ini, did not work.

he suggested to put a .htaccess file in my html folder with " php_value register_globals 0 " in it.
That worked neither.

Help me, I have installed the shop on a test site and it worked, now on a other hoster his server it won't work.

I also keep getting the notification: FATAL ERROR: register_globals is disabled in php.ini, please enable it!

Can you help a dutch guy ??

[caesareos]

Hello,

I had the same problem and I found out a solution. I´m running an Apache server within a Windows machine. I load the php module with the next two lines:

LoadModule php4_module "c:/php/sapi/php4apache2.dll"
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php

Now, if you want to enable the globals, write after those previous lines the next:
php_value register_globals 1

And then it have to work!

Ciao

[tomv]

Im a little new at this, and am using phpdev423, I changed the php.ini files but am wondering if there are more somewhere else or if there is something else I am supposed to do?

I am trying to run this off of my computer, then when Im done to upload it to the website. My directories come up fine but when I try to install I am getting the register_globals error.

if someone has the file, email it to tvecchio@silasgroup.com and let me know where to paste it.

here is how my directory is listed for install:
http://localhost/public/catalog/install/install.php

and here is my error:
FATAL ERROR: register_globals is disabled in php.ini, please enable it!

Thanks,

Tom

[neil]

Line 365
register_globals = Off
change to
register_globals = On
Note:
1. As jpf said - you must restart / reboot for the change to take effect!
2. Lines in php.ini beginning with ; are comments fyi. There are a few comments about register_globals = On in the file.
Find & change the line 365 or thereabouts - the one without the ; & reboot.