Apache Not Working.............

[anznor]

I installed Apache 2.0.59 yesterday...
I didn't install it as a service,just to run when started manually....
when I open any browser and type locahost:8080 it gives an error saying address is unsupported.....
I checked host file for 127.0.0.1 localhost.
it was there....
I also set IE never to dial a connection.....
I'm stuck......
Plz help..........

[VGR]

1) is the Port (bind and listen) directoives in htpd.conf correct ? (ie, port 8080 is being listened at ; 80 is the default)

2) deactivate any firewall the time to test at least ONE connection.

3) you should see the default htdocs conetns unless you also changed the documentroot directive.

regards

[anznor]

I saw this in the file httpd.conf :
Listen 12.34.56.78:80
Listen 8080

Also i havent made any modifications to folder htdocs ......
I have installed in E:/Webserver folder..........

I have tried ur second suggestion but to no avail......

Normally i do it the foll way:-
I first run apache in console and then allow firewall to allow apache..
then i start opera and type localhost:8080 but it saya addreass type is unsupported.....
am i doing it correct or i have to shut down the console window and then type it in the browser.......

Plz do not get upset with me coz i'm a total newbie

[VGR]

ok... delete the first line 12.34.56.78:80 it's dummy

then ensure you've :
Listen 80
BindAddress *

save file httpd.conf, restart Apache (I guess it's a service, not the console version)

then try with Opera : http://localhost/
and if it doesn't work right :
http://127.0.0.1/

alternatively try with a real browser you don't pay for ;-)))
http://www.spreadfirefox.com/?q=affiliates&id=72675&t=75

then... your DocumentRoot is probably wrong if you changed it, and I don't know if you didn't.

You may find some more help by visiting www.apache.org and http://www.europeanexperts.org

Regards ;-)