How to Install the Apache Web Server on a Windows PC

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The Apache HTTP Server is one of the most widely used web server softwares available. A web server is the software that powers a website. It is an open-source software that can be run on a large number of different operating systems, including Windows. This article will teach you how to install the Apache web server on your Windows PC.

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    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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    You will see a window that looks like this:
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    1. "Network Domain": localhost
    2. "Server Name": localhost
    3. "Administrator's Email Address": your email address
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    At this point, you should see a window that looks like this:
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    \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.
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    At this point, you should see a window that looks like this:
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    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
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