Warning: mail(): "sendmail_from" not set in php.in

[JimmyPRiddle]

Hi,

Firstly as a user of the server software for only 24hrs can I say how impressed I am with the ease of configuration, and excellent installation info!

I now have the server, with PHP and mysql enabled, with appropriate green lights etc.

I am attempting to send information gathered from a form, and to send it via formmail.php . I have had no trouble configuring the form and formmail.php in the past for use on commercial webspace, but when I attempt to do the same on my server at home,

1. The checks for missing fields etc works fine,

but

2. I then receive an error message

Warning: mail(): "sendmail_from" not set in php.ini or custom "From:" header missing in C:\PROGRAM FILES\ABYSS WEB SERVER\htdocs\formmail.php on line 392

A check of my machine fails to find a php.ini file for me to check, and I am unsure what I am expected to modify.

I downloaded and installed the Argosoft mailserver, but have no idea what to do next.

Any help appreciated!

Thanks!

[aprelium]

php.ini file is usually in the Windows directory. Open it and locate the lien starting with sendmail_from and update it with your correct information. Save the file and retry your script.
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[JimmyPRiddle]

Thanks for your help!

I eventually decided to use the smtp of my ISP until I have time to play with a home based mail server, and to control access in the f...mail.php script for now.

Why? - I am concerned about having a home based smtp server hijacked by spammers, and am not confident/competent enough to fully understand how to prevent this with Argosoft (free version) or any home based alternative.

Any pointers to info on the above would be appreciated, although I realise it is not an Abyss issue.

Thanks.

[yalrighty]

the php.ini file tells the scripts how to mail out .. by default it's localhost so for that to work you need an smtp server installed - I personally like QK smtp.