PHP with 64-bit integers - Where do I download this?

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PHP versions 5.6 and later come with 64-bit integer support by default. So, you can download the official PHP version from the PHP website (https://www.php.net/downloads.php) to get 64-bit integer support. Just make sure you download a version that is 64-bit compatible.

Here are the general steps to follow:

  1. Visit the PHP downloads page: https://www.php.net/downloads.php
  2. Choose the PHP version that suits your needs (e.g., PHP 7.4, PHP 8.0).
  3. Make sure to select the appropriate architecture (x64) for 64-bit systems.
  4. Download the thread-safe version if you're using PHP as a module in a web server or the non-thread-safe version if you're using it from the command line.
  5. Download the appropriate Windows VC redistributable for the version you selected. Make sure to select the 64-bit version if you're using a 64-bit version of PHP.
  6. After downloading, extract the PHP files to your desired location.
  7. Configure PHP by modifying the php.ini file according to your needs.
  8. Start using PHP with 64-bit integer support.

Remember to test your PHP scripts to ensure that they are working as expected with 64-bit integers. You can use the PHP_INT_MAX constant to check the maximum value that an integer can hold.