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How do I convert my windows XP Pro to work as a web server? I create PHP scripts for a website and to test.?
I need to test php scripts on my computer before uploading to a webhost. How can I make a web server that should work as I click a php link it should trigger the codes offline.
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- You will have to get the software to make your machine run as a webserver. It can get rather pricy.
- You will need to install a webserver on your computer such as Apache (http://httpd.apache.org/) and install php (http://www.php.net/) on your computer. You will then be able to run php scripts.
- Windows XP PRO has functionality for running a web server built in IIS is an option, however, under a "Default" installation of XP Pro, it might not be installed Control panel - > add / remove programs -> Add Remove Windows COmponents - Check "Internet Information Services" You could also look @ apache as has been mentioned, however, IIS is PART of windows.
