How to upgrade php version in wamp?

Question

Currently I'm using php version 5.1.6 in wamp server. I'm trying to use phpexcel library to read .xls and .xlsx files. Phpexcel library minimum requirement is php version 5.2.0. So how can i solve this issue or how to upgrade php version.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Here is all php add-on . Select the one you need and download/install it.

Answer 2

you have to upgrade your entire wamp:

backup your database.

backup your code

uninstall wamp

install new wamp

test that local host works

restore your database ( first change max_allowed_packet in mysql.ini to 10M)

enable rewrite module in apache