How to install OCI8 in windows

How_to_install_OCI8_in_windows.md

How to install OCI8 in windows

Instantclient Version 12.2.0.1.0

Xampp

php 7.2.4

Windows 10

Step 1

Download OCI8 2.1.8 - 7.2 Thread Safe (TS) x86

Step 2

Extract the file to xampp\ext

Step 3

Add code to file xampp\php.ini

extension=php_oci8.dll

Step 4

Download the "Instant Client Package - Basic" for Windows from the OTN Instant Client page. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/winsoft-085727.html

Because PHP is 32 bit, use the 32 bit version of Instant Client. (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/technote-php-instant-084410.html)

Instant Client Package - Basic Version 12.2.0.1.0

Step 5

Extract the Instant Client folder to C:\instantclient_12_2

Step 6

Edit the Windows PATH environment setting and add this path

C:\instantclient_12_2

Step 7

Restart

Hi! I followed all the steps but the errors still there. - yajra/laravel-oci8 v6.0.2 requires ext-oci8 >=2.0.0 -> the requested PHP extension oci8 is missing from your system.

you have solution ? i still error same you

Check you php.ini file. For me the problem was that I edited the wrong php.ini file.

is the process same for php 7.4 and php 8.0 ????

with php 8 is the same?

Yes its working with php8 and Laravel 9 too.

i followed for IIS but still not working