Debugger Error [Code: 5] Command is not available

[PaulH]

Using Rapid PHP 2008 version 9.0.0.97
I uninstalled the trial version and installed the paid for version when I bought it.

I read that we had to uninstall before installing the paid version in order to get rid of the error when running scripts that says "Debugger Error [Code: 5] Command is not available"

However, even after I unintsall and then reinstall I still get this error, which happens when I run PHP scripts. (Menu: PHP > Debug > Run).

How do I get rid of this error which shows every time a PHP script is run?

Thank you.

[Karlis]

You must have correct debugger and PHP version installed. This error happens if the versions do not match or if there is a misconfiguration.

I recommend to use our PHP + xDebug package instead of your own PHP installation. You can download it here:
http://download.blumentals.net/php5xd.exe

You will have to make it work with your web server if you want to run PHP files through external web server. Built-in webserver can also run most of your PHP files. Some valuable info on debugging and previewing PHP files can be found in our knowledge base:
http://kb.blumentals.net/kb/index.php?CategoryID=5

[PaulH]

Hi Karlis,

Thank you so much for your reply. Before reading it, I noticed that the problem has disappeared. That is to say, I didn't do anything and now everything is working fine!

I will file your reply to help me in future if I ever need to reinstall the package. Thank you.

[dvanatta]

I'm getting the same error.

I installed the PHP + xDebug package + Rapid PHP 2008 and have been debugging fine but now am getting that error.

I uninstalled the PHP + xDebug package, uninstalled Rapid 2008 and rebooted the machine. Re-installed both and still get that error.

Help!

[chrisjlocke]

dvanatta- What versions of php / debugger? Where are you downloading them from?

[dvanatta]

I downloaded the package: http://download.blumentals.net/php5xd.exe

which I found on this page: http://kb.blumentals.net/kb/index.php?V ... EntryID=24

[Karlis]

Are you sure you did not update the PHP or web server or xDebug? Maybe a change in PHP config started to cause the problem?

[lumpycam]

I'm getting the same issue.
As a new customer, I was wanting the Debug capability desperately. Have a project due to go live very soon.
Had a previous installation of PHP 5.2.6 and could not get debugger working so downgraded using the package supplied on your website.
Run phpinfo script and get the following versions:

PHP Version: 5.2.5
This program makes use of the Zend Scripting Language Engine:
Zend Engine v2.2.0, Copyright (c) 1998-2007 Zend Technologies
with Xdebug v2.0.2, Copyright (c) 2002-2007, by Derick Rethans

Have also tried the the xDebug module v. 2.0.3 with same issue.
All site functionlity still works.
Need to get this resolved ASAP so any help appreciated.

[chrisjlocke]

lumpycam- Are you using the built-in web server?
http://kb.blumentals.net/kb/index.php?V ... EntryID=84

[chrisjlocke]

Been playing with this at lunchtime, and got the same error. Interestingly, if you add a breakpoint, does it work for you?
http://www.creapsoft.co.uk/winks/rapidphp_debug/

[lumpycam]

Yes.
I wasn't able to get the preview working with the internal web server but was able to get it working using IIS.
I was able to replicate your results.

I've gone back and tried with my code and I can now debug.

Cam

[Karlis]

The code 5 error does occur sometimes if you do not place any breakpoint. It is a false bogus error. We will try to fix it in one of the next updates.

[adammoro]

Not sure if this helps but I'm getting the error now just after editing php.ini. all i did was (try to) enable an extension by uncommenting one of the listed dll files and set the "extension_dir" to "C:\php525xd\ext". I at first thought that I set the path wrong but that doesn't seem to be the problem as the extension now works and I no longer get the following error:

"PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library '/ext\php_curl.dll' - The specified module could not be found."

[lumpycam]

Not an expert - but you may want to experiment with the way you use / and \ as folder delimiters. Had a similar problem recently.

[Karlis]

Not an expert - but you may want to experiment with the way you use / and \ as folder delimiters. Had a similar problem recently.

This is a very likely cause.