here i found the solution for windows 8 while installation apache , mysql , php
http://connectwww.com/how-to-install-and-configure-apachephpmysql-and-phpmyadmin-on-windows/457/

masterjiraya commented: thnx +4

very good path to take as an alternate route.

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