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Setting up Windows for git and PHP
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* Download http://windows.php.net/downloads/releases/php-5.6.5-nts-Win32-VC11-x86.zip and extract it to C:\php56
* Copy C:\php56\php.ini-development to C:\php56\php.ini
* Edit C:\php56\php.ini and turn on any extensions you need
* Download git from http://git-scm.com/downloads and install it. When asked about adjusting your PATH settings, select the 3rd option ('Use Git and optional tools from the Windows Command Prompt')
* Open up powershell and run 'ssh-keygen.exe -t rsa' to generate an SSH key for Github
* This should be availabe in C:\Users\[username]\.ssh\id_rsa.pub
* Either invoke PHP with C:\php56\php.exe or add C:\php56 to your PATH
* Hit the Windows key and search for 'View Advanced Windows Settings' Or Click on Start, then right-click 'My Computer' and select 'Properties'
* If you right clicked on 'My Computer', click the 'Advanced' tab
* Click on the 'Environmental Buttons' option
* Under the 'System Variables' area edit the 'Path' option, and add '; C:\php56' to the path. You may need to log in and out for this to work after it's saved
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