: Best if you want to run it without a formal installation or keep it separate from other XAMPP versions. Method 1: Fresh Installation (Recommended)
Download the for version 7.1.33 from the SourceForge XAMPP Windows repository . Run the installer and follow the setup wizard. Choose your installation directory (default is C:\xampp ). download php 7.1 for xampp
Since PHP 7.1 is an older version (EOL), the main Apache Friends download page typically only features more recent versions. To find the specific PHP 7.1 bundle, use the official archive on SourceForge: : XAMPP Windows PHP 7.1.33 Download. : Best if you want to run it
: Best for a fresh, full installation.
: You can choose between the standard .exe installer or the .zip / .7z portable versions. Choose your installation directory (default is C:\xampp )
If you already have XAMPP and only want to switch the PHP version: XAMPP - Browse /XAMPP Windows/7.1.33 at SourceForge.net