PHP 7.2 with mcrypt in Windows

Question

There are some huge legacy systems whose dependencies on PHPs\' mcrypt are extremely important and vital (including the data storage in database). I need to find a

Answer 1

Despite all the warnings and suggestions if you still need to make it work, try this:

1. Locate your PHP directory. Usually it is located on C:\Program Files\PHP\v7.2
2. Then go to this url: http://pecl.php.net/package/mcrypt/1.0.3/windows
3. Download the package that better meets your requirements. For example if you are using FastCGI and have a 64 bit Windows installation pick 7.2 Non Thread Safe (NTS) x64
4. Open the zip and copy php_mcrypt.dll file to the C:\Program Files\PHP\v7.2\ext directory.
5. Edit the php.ini file and add this to the Dynamic extensions section: extension=php_mcrypt.dll
6. Save php.ini and restart your web server.

Hope it helps.