I just installed Apache Server on my WinXP machine, but it doesn't act as though it's running correctly. I used the Win32 Binary MSI Installer, and told it that my Network Domain and Server Domain were both localhost, but when I type in http://localhost/ it doesn't bring up my index.html page. My index.html page is in my HTMLDOCS folder under apache, and Apache is showing up in my taskbar. However, it's not giving me the option to start and stop apache from my Start Menu. Anyone have any idea? Or am I even in the correct forum?

Apache is (or should be) running as a service so, to stop/start it you need to goto Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services For the other part of your problem, you need to check the httpd.conf file to make sure it has the proper setting for the ServerName (about line 212). You may need to make 1 or 2 other adjustments to the file so start at the top and read the notes for each setting.

thanks, I ended up going to apachefriends and downloading their version of Apache. It runs fine and is alot easier to setup. It basically sets itself up. My http://localhost worked the first time. Now I've just got to remember where I'm supposed to put my web page and cgi files. Then I'll be in business. Not sure if this version of apache is as good as the one from the apache web site, but for beginners, I would highly recommend the download from apachefriends.org over the other. I've been working with computers for 8 years and felt like an idiot trying to set up that other version.