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How to install Apache Server on Windows 7
Before we begin installing Apache Server on Windows 7 the first thing we have to do is downloading the latest version of Apache Server at http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi.
Update February 2013
As you might notice, Apache.org site does not provide Win32 binaries anymore, So if you want to use the latest Win32 binaries, you can get them fromhttp://www.apachelounge.com
But the sources are available only in zip format, so like it or not, you have to install them manually but don't worry I have created an article called "Manually Installing Apache on Windows 7"
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Download the Win32 Binary (MSI Installer) as follows.
Once you've finished downloading the Apache MSI Installer, double click the file to start the installation.
Click Next.
Read the License Agreement - If you have no problem with it check "I accept the terms in the license agreement," then click Next.
Click Next
Fill in the following:
Network Domain: localhost
Server Name: localhost
Administrator's email address: admin@localhost
Check for All User on Port 80 as a service. Click Next.
Select "Custom" for the Setup Type and then click Next
Click "Change" to change the destination folder. As an example we are going to install the Apache Server into "C:\Apache", later we will install PHP and MySQL in the same folder as well, so it'll be more easier to manage (upgrade) later.
Create a new folder in drive C name it "Apache" or you could just type in "C:\Apache\" in the "Folder name" and then click OK.
Once we've changed the destination folder, it should be look like the image above. Click Next to continue.
Now we're ready to install the Apache Server. If there is something you want to change we still have a chance to go back by clicking the Back button otherwise click Install.
Wait a few moments until Apache Server fully installed. Click "Finish" to exit the...