What are common issues with PHP installation on Windows XP running Apache?

Common issues with PHP installation on Windows XP running Apache include missing or incorrect configuration settings in the php.ini file, incompatible PHP version with Apache, and incorrect file paths. To solve these issues, ensure that the php.ini file is properly configured, use a compatible PHP version with Apache, and double-check file paths for accuracy. 

# Example PHP code snippet to fix PHP installation issues on Windows XP running Apache

# Ensure correct PHP version is used with Apache
LoadModule php5_module "C:/php/php5apache2_4.dll"
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php

# Check and adjust file paths if necessary
DocumentRoot "C:/Apache24/htdocs"
<Directory "C:/Apache24/htdocs">
    Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride None
    Require all granted
</Directory>

# Verify php.ini settings are correct
extension_dir = "C:/php/ext"
error_log = "C:/Apache24/logs/php_error.log"

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