Joomla Templates, Joomla Extensions for the Joomla CMS

          TO INSTALL JOOMLA TEMPLATE AT LOCAL HOST

 

• Run the file xampp-win32-1.6.6a-installer.exe
  
• Unzip to wampp directory.
• Move xampp directory to C driver.
• For beginning the localhost, run the file xampp_start.exe in path C:\xampp
• Make shortcut to the Desktop (of the file xampp_start.exe) and copy it to Start-up if you want run the localhost automatically.
• Minimize that running windows to the Toolbar.
• Go to C:\xampp\htdocs directory.
• This is the root directory of your local server
• Delete all the exist file.

• Type the Tittle for your website (Ex: Welcome to DesignForJoomla site).
• Leave your Email address (Ex: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
• Replace the Admin password (Remember note it in paper) -> Next -> View Site
• Go to C:\xampp\htdocs directory.
• Delete the Installation directory.
• Back to the browser and refresh the site (http://localhost/)

• Type url: http://localhost/administrator
• User: admin
• Pass: Admin password that you have noted above.

• 5.1 Download a free template Example: 
• Business Template Free package
  

• Extract the template file (Unzip it)
  
• There are 4 directories (1. Source, 2. Prepare, 3. Convert, 4. Description). The installation file is in the 3. Convert directory.

• 5.2. Install the template

• Go to Installers -> Templates -> Site.
• Browse.
• Choose the path of the template file that you have downloaded above.
• If you see the notice:

•  Press Continue and you have finished the installation.
•  Note: When you install in your server, there are some errors could happen.

• If the notice is:  
• (*) Failed to create directory “var/www/vhosts/xyz/templates/business/"
  
• Solution: -> Make your templates directory writable.
  
• If you have used Linux server, use chmod command to change the templates directory to 777.
  

• If the notice is: 
• (*) There is already a file called C:\xampp\htdocs\templates\business\index.php - Are you trying to install the same CMT twice?
  
• Solution: Go to C:\xampp\htdocs, delete the exist business directory.

• 5.3. Using the template
  

• In the Template Manager page.
• Choose the installed template (Examble: business).
• Press Default.
  

• Finally refresh your site (Go to url: http://localhost) and relax with it.

• Please contact us if you have any commnent

• Copyright by The DesignForJoomla.com Team

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