What potential issues can arise when running PHP scripts on a virtual Windows Server 2008?

One potential issue that can arise when running PHP scripts on a virtual Windows Server 2008 is compatibility issues with certain PHP extensions or libraries. To solve this issue, you can try updating the PHP version or installing the necessary extensions manually.

// Example code snippet to install a PHP extension on Windows Server 2008

// Check if the extension is already installed
if (!extension_loaded('extension_name')) {
    // Load the extension dynamically
    if (!dl('php_extension.dll')) {
        die('Failed to load the extension');
    }
}