How to Install the Apache Web Server on a Windows PC

Steps

1. If you haven't done so already, download the Apache HTTPD Web Server from the Apache web site . Be sure to download the apache_2.2.11-win32-x86-no_ssl MSI installer here: (http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi)
2. Save the file to your Windows Desktop.
3. Apache Web Server Install WindowDouble click the msi file saved on your Windows Desktop. You will see a window that looks like this:
4. Click "Next>".
5. Click the radio button "I accept the terms in the license agreement"
6. Click "Next>".
7. On the next window, again click "Next>".
8. Next, fill in all the text boxes with the following information:
   1. "Network Domain": localhost
   2. "Server Name": localhost
   3. "Administrator's Email Address": your email address
9. Make sure the radio button "for all users, on port 80, as a service - recommended" is selected.
10. Click "Next>".
11. On the next window, click the radio button "Custom", and then click "Next>".
12. On the next window highlight "Apache HTTP Server" and click the "change" button.
13. We are going to install all the packages and scripts in the folder C:\Server\Apache2\ (assuming C: is your main hard drive). So in the text box "Folder name:" type in "C:\Server\Apache2\". The ending backslash is important.
14. After you have typed in the path, click "OK" and then click "Next>". At this point, you should see a window that looks like this: Apache Ready to Install
15. Click "Install" to begin the installation.
16. Once the Apache installation software has finished installing all the files on your computer, you will see a final window letting you know the installation was a success. Click the "Finish" button.

Tips

• To check that the software was in fact installed successfully, open your favorite browser and type "http://localhost/" into the address bar. You should see a page that looks like this or the words "It Works!": Apache Success

Sources and Citations

• Apache Site

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