Not possible to turn register_global s on

[bnashenas1984]

Hi everyone
I'v been working on my scripts more that 5 months using Microfoft IIS on windows XP. As default the ( register_global s ) was ON ( php.ini ) and that means I didnt need to use ( $_request ) to get the variables from URL.
I bought a webspace for 2 weeks ago and realized that ( register_global s ) is turned off on the server. I contacted the support center but they said its not possible for them to turn it on ( because of some security reasons )
Does anyone know how to get all variables from the url at the same time?
It's realy hard for me to change all scripts and get the variables one by one.

Thanks
B...

[Atli]

Hi, and welcome to TSDN!

It is often possible to create your own php.ini file and place it in your web root. You should ask your host if this is a possibility.

I would however recommend, if at all possible, to rewrite those portions of your code that require the register_global s variable to be enabled, as it is a security risk, and it is rarely enabled on live servers.

If, however, you are willing to risk it, check out the extract() function. Note that this function is just as much as a security risk as the register_global s variable, if used on data that has not been validated.

[bnashenas1984]

Actualy my server does not let me have my own php.ini
but i used extract() instead

Thank you so much

[aktar]

Have you tried the ini_set function?

[bnashenas1984]

yes but it doesnt work.. because when ini_set changes the configuration variables are already sent..

But I fixed the problem with extract()

extract($_REQUE ST, EXTR_PREFIX_SAM E, "wddx");