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• Method 1 of 1: To restore httpd.conf

In this article, you can learn how to download, install and configure the Apache web server to host a website on your Windows home computer.

Steps

1. 1 Go to www.apache.org and download the latest version of Apache webserver.
2. 2 Install Apache.
3. 3 During installation, a window will appear with the following fields: domain name, network name and email address. You can write whatever you want. Use this format:
   • Domain name: example.com
   • Network name: www.example.com
   • E-mail address: [email protected]
4. 4 After clicking Next, you will be asked to select your web server type. You can choose Apache.
5. 5 Then the error “Apache could not be configured.”" Edit you Apache.conf file "
6. 6Go to Start-Programs-Apache HTTP server version number>
7. 7 Select "Configure Apache Server".
8. 8 Select "Edit the apache.conf configuration file".
9. 9 Open the Document Root "drive:/ location "
10. 10 Modify the document root to point to the location of the website directory in the above style, using / instead of .
11. 11 Do the same for the Directory "drive:/ location ">
12. 12 To check your settings:
    • Go to Apache on the taskbar and stop the service.
    • Restart the service.
    • If it does not start, edit the conf file.
    • After successful launch, open any web browser and write localhost or 127.0.0.1 in the address bar.

Method 1 of 1: To restore httpd.conf

1. 1 If you mess up your httpd.conf file, don't worry, go to the main Apache directory. Further in the conf.
2. 2 There you will find a folder called "Original". All original files are in this folder. Open it.
3. 3 Select the httpd.conf file.
4. 4 Go to Edit-Select All.
5. 5 Copy.
6. 6 Next, open the corrupted httpd.conf file.
7. 7 Select Edit-Select All.
8. 8 Click Remove.
9. 9 Paste the copied text.
10. 10 Press CTRL + S or Save.