The back slashes problem could be caused by magic_quotes_gpc.
It should be set off in php.ini.
In my local installation, the correct php.ini is in [root]/apache/bin/php.ini.
Open the file in notepad and find
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magic_quotes_gpc = On
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then change it in
| Code: |
magic_quotes_gpc = Off
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Now REMEMBER to stop the server and restart it. (I don't know what to do if you aren't working locally)
Saved posts will remain with back slashes. You should modify them manually, delete slashes and save. Slashes should not come back again.