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[KanerTUNCEL]

Hi;
My name is Kaner and I am from Turkey. I wanna learn ColdFusion. I tried to
install CF Server but it didn't work. I searched some topics and i learned
something about Regional Settings. I changed them to USA and install the server
again but it didn't word again... What should i do? How can i install and
strart to leanrd CF? Thank you...

[mxstu]

Hi KanerTUNCEL,

Could provide some more information and maybe somebody could help you with the
installation?

1. What is version of CF you are installing?
2. What operating system?
3. What is the exact error message?

[ravigehlot]

There is no way you will ever get help in here without providing further and
useful information. We need to know what version of ColdFusion you are trying
to install plus what operating system will it be installed on. For a newbie
like you go with the windows installation and follow the instructions. Remember
to have IIS installed if you are planning to run a multi-site server otherwise
do a standalone.

[KanerTUNCEL]

I am using the last version i just download it from Macromedia.com. I am using XP Pro and i already have IIS. Do you need another information? Thank you for helping.

[mxstu]

What do you mean by "it didn't work?" Sorry, I have no idea what that means
:-)

1. I think the latest version is 7.0.1. Did you download 7 or 7.0.1?
2. Did you verify the checksum of the file you downloaded?
3. Did you turn off your firewall(s) during the installation?

[KanerTUNCEL]

OK. Sorry for my English.. I dont know it's 7 or later but i downloaded 1,5 weeks ago. I have no firewall, and there is no error message. Just a clean white explorer page :)

[mxstu]

> OK. Sorry for my English.
That is okay. We just need more information in order to be able to help you.


1. XP usually comes with a built in firewall. Was it disabled during the
installation?
2. You can determine the version of MX by the name of the file. Check your
the name of your download file. Which version of MX did you install ? I think
it would be either :
coldfusion-70-win.exe
coldfusion-701-win.exe

3. Did you verify the checksum of the file you downloaded?
The checksums are listed on the download page
[url]http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=coldfusion[/url]
4. Did you get any error messages at all during the installation process?
5. What steps did you take before you got a blank screen? For example, if
you open up your browser go to
[url]http://localhost:8500/CFIDE/administrator/index.cfm[/url]

What do you see?

[KanerTUNCEL]

I dont remember sorry. And i am downloading it again. Because the setup file
was on my Office Computer. I'm downloading 7.0.1. I really dont know what is
checksum. Can you please write step by step what should i do before install it.
Thank you very much.

[mxstu]

The
[url]http://livedocs.macromedia.com/coldfusion/7/htmldocs/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/[/url]
wwhelp.htm?context=ColdFusion_Documentation&file=p art_ins.htm. Just make sure
to disable your XP firewall or you will likely have problems with the
installation.

[KanerTUNCEL]

:) Ok. But i heard something about language settings. will i do any changes on my regional settings?

[KanerTUNCEL]

Ok i downloaded coldfusion-701-win.exe. I turned of Service pack 2. I am gonna read documents. Thank you.

[KanerTUNCEL]

There is an error again :( It says "One possible reason is that Port 51011 is
blocked." But i closed everything. Can my modem firewall block this port? Would
it be corrected if i close my modem and install again?

[KanerTUNCEL]

Turned Off. How can I open a port?

[mxstu]

If the XP firewall is disabled you shouldn't need to open a port. But I am not
using XP, so I am not sure how to do it. Check in the XP 2 section. I think
there are instructions on how to do it
[url]http://www.macromedia.com/support/service/servicepack2.html[/url]

Are you sure it is disabled? Are you running any other firewall software ..
Norton.. ZoneAlarm, etc?

[KanerTUNCEL]

I dont use any firewalls. I will remove and re-install the server again. I am choosing the "Server ;Configuration" while im installing. Is that right choice?

[mxstu]

That will install the built-in webserver. That might be a good idea for now.
You can always configure CF to work with the IIS webserver after you have it
working.

>I will remove and re-install the server again

That may not help if it is a port being blocked. Can you post the exact
error message you received?

[KanerTUNCEL]

It said just "One possible reason is that Port 51011 is blocked." after installed.

[KanerTUNCEL]

Which option should i choose? Server Configuration / Multiserver Configuration / J2EE configuration? I have IIS on my PC. And i can use ASP for coding..

[mxstu]

Was this the complete error message you saw?

You have successfully completed the first step in installing
Macromedia Coldfusion MX 7. However, the web server connectors did not install
successfully. One possible reason is that port 51011 is blocked. Please
complete the following steps to complete the installation: