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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gazaly" data-source="post: 2269476" data-attributes="member: 10197">Setup Your Own Web Sever on Windows XpA simple guide to turn your xp box to a web serverNow days everybody wants have there own we server. Then the important question. What would be the cheapest way to do it? If you are on a broadband connection (cable/dsl), Windows XP Professional IIS (Internet Information Server) is the cheapest answer.Step 1 ) Accessing the Win Xp IIS InterfaceFirst you have to check whether IIS is already turned on.Go to [START] -> [CONTROL PANEL] -> [ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS]Check to see whether [Internet Information Services] shortcut is already there. If it is skip step 2.Step 2 ) Installing Win Xp IISGo to [START] -> [CONTROL PANEL] -> [ADD REMOVE PROGRAMS]Click on [Add/Remove Windows Components] TabScroll down to Internet Information Services (IIS)Check the box on the left and click apply.Step 3 ) Starting IISClick to [START] -> [CONTROL PANEL] -> [ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS]Click on [Internet Information Services]Now you will see the IIS user interfaceExpand the left tree under (your computer name)(local computer)You will see Web Sites ? FTP Sites ? Default SMTP Virtual ServerExpand [Web Sites]You will see [Default Web Site Started or Stopped]If it is stopped, [RIGHT CLICK] on [DEFAULT WEB SITE] and click start.Step 4 ) Checking to see whether IIS is actually workingOpen your web browserOn the address bar type <a href="http://localhost/" target="_blank">http://localhost</a>You will see the default IIS welcome screenIf you see the welcome screen your web server is up and running.Step 5 ) Pinching a small hold in your firewallIf you have ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) Enabled you will have to open up port 80 to let the world access your web serverGo to [START] -> [RIGHT CLICK MY NETWORK PLACES] -> [CLICK PROPERTIES][RIGHT CLICK] on your Lan or High Speed Internet Connection[CLICK PROPERTIES][CLICK] on the Advanced Tab[CLICK] [PROTECT MY COMPUTER] Check box[CLICK] [SETTINGS] at the bottom of the dialog boxUnder the [SERVICES] tab check the [WEB SERVER][CLICK OK]If you have a router/firewall you will have to enable [PORT FORWADING] to enable access to your web server from the outside world. Make sure [PORT 80] is forwarded to the PC(IP) your running the web server.Step 6 ) Placing the filesBy default your web server directory will be located at C:\Inetpub\wwwrootNow you can place you *.html, *.htm and *.asp files thereGetting a dynamic DNS for your personal web ServerNow that you have your Web Server running, let?s get a unique name for it. There are few Dynamic DNS providers out there, but my favorite is SITELUTIONS.COMBut if you don?t have your own domain name and wish to use a free service, I recommend <a href="http://www.no-ip.com./" target="_blank">www.no-ip.com.</a> Visit their web site and register for the free NO-IP service and download the DUC Client for windows. Now every time your IP changes the DUC client will update the new IP at NO-IP DNS servers. So you will always be able to access your web server using yourname.no-ip.comIf you plan to use your own domain name go to <a href="http://www.sitelutions.com./" target="_blank">www.sitelutions.com.</a> They provide the best service that you can find for free. If you?re looking for a reliable Domain Name Registrar check out <a href="http://www.godaddy.com./" target="_blank">www.godaddy.com.</a>Once you get your own domain name, go to your domain control panel and update your DNS servers to the ones that the Dynamic DNS Provider gives you.</blockquote>

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