Can I install PHP on my computer to view my local files with my browser?

I don't have a web server installed on my computer, as the site I'm desinging is hosted by a company. I am just learning PHP and would like to download and install it on Windows so I can view my local files to make sure I have everything right, instead of constantly uploading and viewing to make proper changes. Can this be done without installing a server? If not, what would I have to do (in simple terms- I'm learning, but still not very knowledgable about this stuff).

Can I install PHP on my computer to view my local files with my browser?
No, you'll need a server. WAMP is probably the easiest way to get going: http://www.wampserver.com/en/
Reply:dude, just goto a site that alredy has PHP..like my free forum uses that... www.myfreeforum.org or other sites like that. takeforum.com/ uses it too. Just look up on google FREE FORUM HOSTING PHP just look upo what was just ins caps and it should work dude...lol np
Reply:install wamp on your pc (installs php, apache server, phpmyadmin, mysql)





then go to your browser and type in localhost


then open the file you want
Reply:You really, really don’t want to try it without a webserver. There’s a command line version of PHP, but if you’re going to test your code, you want to do it in a server type situation.





Install Apache, then PHP. Google them, and get them from their sites. The install instructions are in the documentation files for each.
Reply:If you have windows xp pro, php can be setup with IIS.