How to turn "Magic Quotes GPC" off

In the root folder (main http public folder) open and edit your php.ini and add:
[PHP]magic_quotes_runtime = Off;
magic_quotes_sybase = Off;[/PHP] and save it. Also make sure it has: [PHP]magic_quotes_gpc = Off;[/PHP] it should by default.
When using godaddy rename the _php.ini to php5.ini and when using a deluxe hosting account this has to be done in the main root folder not in the actual domain folder.