The MSSQL extension is not available anymore on Windows with PHP 5.3
or later. SQLSRV, an alternative driver for MS SQL is available from
Microsoft: »
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20098
Step by Step
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Download SQLSRV32.EXE (Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server) from: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20098
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Choose path: C:\xampp\php\ext
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Uncomment or Append
extension = php_sqlsrv_56_ts.dll
inphp.ini
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Restart Apache from XAMPP Control Panel (Stop/Start)
I tested it and it works 100%
You can find the most recent compiled binaries in the official Microsoft Git repository.