How to run php on different windows versions?

Question

PHP

I "collect" a local server for my tasks.
I need to run the php-cgi.exe file.
The problem is that on a clean Windows 7 OS, an error occurs - the lack of libraries.
The error disappears and everything starts when vc_redist.x86.exe (Visual C++ Redistributable Package for Visual Studio) is installed.
What's the problem - installing vc_redist.x86.exe is required on Windows 7 x32 and on Windows 7 x64.
That is, when installing vc_redist.x64.exe on Windows 7 x64 (which is logical), php-cgi.exe gives an error - the lack of libraries.
And this is true, because my php is x32 - I also need to run it on 32 bit systems.
How to run php on different windows versions?
Should I make 2 server builds for x32 and x64? I would not want to, since the size of the server is important to me.
And so it will be more than 2 times.
I tried to put the libraries from vc_redist.x86 into the folder with php - there are errors in entering the point of the procedure.

Answer 1

Are you sure you need support for 32bit systems? Isn't it easier to score?
PHP works differently even for them, and there may be problems, for example, setting a cookie for several years.

Answer 2

It's easier for me to deal with this using OpenServer - the php version is switched there in the settings - if you don't have the one you need, add it - details on the Open Server website.

Answer 3

there are special programs for creating installers, where this is done semi-automatically. I won’t tell you exactly the names. Haven't been on desktop for a long time. I remember such a package was attached to ancient delphi, but I advise you to google something newer