How to Install the Apache Web Server on a Windows PC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you haven't done so already

   Be sure to download the apache_2.2.16-win32-x86-no_ssl MSI installer here: (http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi)
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   Step 2: download the Apache HTTPD Web Server from the Apache web site .

   , You will see a window that looks like this: ,,,,,,,, At this point, you should see a window that looks like this: ,, So in the text box "Folder name:" type in "C:\Server\Apache2\".
   
   The ending backslash is important. , At this point, you should see a window that looks like this: ,, Click the "Finish" button
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   Step 3: Save the file to your Windows Desktop

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   Step 4: Double click the MSI file saved on your Windows Desktop.

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   Step 5: Click "Next>".

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   Step 6: Click the radio button "I accept the terms in the license agreement".

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   Step 7: Click "Next>".

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   Step 8: On the next window

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   Step 9: again click "Next

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    Step 10: fill in all the text boxes with the following information: "Network Domain": localhost "Server Name": localhost "Administrator's Email Address": your email address

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    Step 11: Make sure the radio button "for all users

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    Step 12: on port 80

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    Step 13: as a service - recommended" is selected.

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    Step 14: Click "Next>".

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    Step 15: After you have typed in the path

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    Step 16: click "OK" and then click "Next>".

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    Step 17: On the next window highlight "Apache HTTP Server" and click the "change" button.

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    Step 18: We are going to install all the packages and scripts in the path C:\Server\Apache2\ (assuming C: is your main hard drive).

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    Step 19: After you have typed in the path

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    Step 20: click "OK" and then click "Next>".

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    Step 21: Click "Install" to begin the installation.

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    Step 22: Once the Apache installation software has finished installing all the files on your computer

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    Step 23: you will see a final window letting you know the installation was a success.

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