$http_get_vars in php not working after host change?

In PHP 4.1.0 the superglobal $_GET array was introduced.
$http_get_vars should still be available though - but maybe there is a setting in php.ini that configures how this variable can be accessed. Anyway, just use $_GET from now on - it's the official way ;-)

thank, jgivoni.
I'll use $_GET from now on.
I found out that the change was the new host not having Register Globals enabled default.

change your php.ini file

register_long_arrays = On

Or
********************
insert into your .htaccess file

register_long_arrays = On

*****************

and Enjoy with your nice codding

In PHP 4.1.0 the superglobal $_GET array was introduced.
$_GET officially replaces $http_get_vars.
$http_get_vars is still available if the directive "register_long_arrays" is enabled.

Read more:
http://www.php.net/manual/en/reserved.va...
http://www.php.net/manual/en/ini.core.ph...

If you are used to having the url query string parameters automatically accessible as variables in your script it is because the PHP directive "register_globals" is enabled. Another host might have this directive disabled (strongly recommended to avoid exploitations) and therefore any script that relies on "register_globals" will fail.

Read more here:
http://www.php.net/register_globals

Best regards,
Jakob

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The current version of PHP does not support HTTP_GET_VARS[] by default where version 4 did. This means you've switched to a host using a more up to date version which is good (for security and hacking reasons).
Since you are using a host I guess you don't have the option ot switch these deprectated (obsolete) commands on for your server so you'll need to change your scripts.

I've just done this using search and replace in a text editor, replacing all instances of $HTTP_GET_VARS with $_GET and $HTTP_SERVER with $_SERVER. working a treat now.

Best of luck.

Andy

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Andy thank you sooo much for taking the time to post your response. This was driving me crazy, your answer worked like a charm

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