How to Install Apache Server on Windows

Upgrade your Clever Techie learning experience:
/ clevertechie
UPDATE! (9/13/19) New features and improvements for Clever Techie Patreons:
1. Download full source code with detailed comments - easy to learn and understand code
2. Weekly source code file updates by Clever Techie - every time I learn new things about a topic I will add it to the source file and let you know about the update - keep up with the latest coding technologies
3. Library of custom Clever Techie functions with descriptive, easy to understand comments - skyrocket coding productivity, code more efficiently by using Clever library of custom re-usable functions
4. Syntax code summary - memorize and review previously learned code faster
4. Organized file structure - access all Clever Techie lessons, source code, graphics, diagrams and cheat sheet from a single workspace - no more searching around for previously covered material and source code - save enormous amount of time and effort
5. Outline of topics the source file covers - fast review of all previously learned coding lessons
6. Access to all full HD 1080p videos with no ads
7. Console input examples - interactive examples that make it easier to understand and learn coding
8. Access to updated PHP Programming Book by Clever Techie
In this video on how to install Apache server on Window, since we're not using windows installer (MSI) for this latest Apache version 2.4.16, we need to MANUALLY install Apache as a service on Windows. Here is how to do it:
Open your Apache bin folder, hold shift and right click anywhere in the empty space and click on "Open command window here" this will open the command prompt with Apache directory, then type: httpd.exe -k install -n "Apache2.4" this will install Apache as service and when you open ApacheMonitor.exe the Apache service will be there, done!
How to install Apache server 2.4.16 VC 14 (as of July 28th, 2015) and have it running on Windows 7.
VC14: Visual Studio Redistributable 2015:
www.microsoft.c....
VC11: Visual Studio Redistributable 2012:
www.microsoft.c....
VC9: Visual Studio Redistributable 2008:
www.microsoft.c....
``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````
Hey guys, I'm now using Patreon to share improved and updated video lesson material. For a small fee you can access all the downloadable files from this lesson (source code, icons & graphics, cheat sheets) and everything else included in the video from the patreon page. Additionally, you will get access to ALL Clever Techie videos in HD format with no ads. Thank you so much for supporting Clever Techie :)
Download this video's files here:
/ how-to-install-20810613
( This unlock includes access to ALL Clever Techie channel videos in HD 1080p quality format with all video ads removed! )
`````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````
( Website ) clevertechie.com - PHP, JavaScript, Wordpress, CSS, and HTML tutorials in video and text format with cool looking graphics and diagrams.
( KZbin Channel ) / clevertechietube
( Google Plus ) goo.gl/J71p6f - clever techie video tutorials.
( Facebook ) / clevertechie
( Twitter ) / theclevertechie
``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````

[@balajiram2755]

Brilliant, such easy to follow steps. Except for one missing step regarding install that XeX Zephy mentioned above, everything else is very good in this tutorial. cd c:\Apache24\bin httpd.exe -k install -n "Apache2.4" Thank you all.

[@AspectOfTheStorm]

Thanks but next time don't explain that we should use winrar for like 30 seconds. We got it. I'm sure if we're setting up a web server we know how to extract zips

[@JonesCrimson]

For people who want to know more, I recommend the Build Podcast episode 036, admittedly a bit outdated but still good.

[@subzero2371]

Thanks Clever Techie - thorough explanation on how to install Apache. Thumbs UP! Now onto your PHP install video. :)

[@subzero2371]

Clever Techie Could you explain why you never ran through the PGP signature verification ? Is it an important step to go through - I've installed the software, but didn't even go through verification of the keys/checksums etc....

[@clevertechie]

+Sub Zero (ClassicMan187) I don't even know what you're talking about, could you please elaborate?

[@HaloElite]

And also navigate to "services"->"apache"->setup type: automatically. If u get the error "The requested operation has failed" go there and try to start it there first. That went fine for me. :) Also u can try to check if your port used for apache is already reserved for IIs or Skype. Go for cmd as admin and type: "netstat -nao" then " tasklist /fi "pid eq PID HERE!!" " to check which task is using the port. ;)

[@AsifHassanran]

Don't have any Service in Apache Monitor window under Service Status. Will you help me please? I have installed Apache in C:\Program Files\Apache24

[@alrefaialrefai]

i did as u do but there no apache in server monitor

[@clevertechie]

+Abdulrahman Alrifai Read the description and your problem will be solved.

[@Kradosion]

+Clever Techie i did this and its says i dotn have admin priv on my latop even though i defiantly do

[@xexzephy4860]

+kevin cubitt u need to run cmd as admin once u done that type: "cd C:\Apache24\bin" when u type that u want to then type: "httpd.exe -k install -n "Apache2.4" then it should install

[@majorbadidea]

+XeX Zephy What does the -k / -n mean?

[@xexzephy4860]

***** idk u just need to put them

[@TazMan635765]

This worked great, other than you forgot the httpd -k install in cmd as admin. Thank you.

[@kjemradio]

Two things. First you cannot rename the directory to c:\localhost. It will fail to start Apache. What you can do is rename the htdocs directory to www (or leave it as it doesn't matter) and point your browser to localhost. You should see this IT WORKS message. Next he didn't mention this but it is good security practice. Remove the Indexes option to prevent people from accessing your entire directory. I used Notepad ++ and it was located at line 259. Yours will say Options Indexes FollowSymLinks, so just place your cursor where Indexes is, delete and save. Whether your Web server is for testing, or actual production it is ALWAYS good practice never to use the default settings.

[@rhd42]

Do you mind elaborating for us absolute newbies? When you say rename the htdocs directory, are you talking about in the config text file? And you're literally renaming it "www" instead of "c:/localhost" like he said to? And what does "point your browser to localhost mean? Is that the same as typing localhost into the address bar? When you say "place your cursor where Indexes is", does that mean before or after the word indexes? And then we just delete everything until the next line? Thank you!

[@kjemradio]

htdocs is a folder inside of Apache2 (if you go through Windows Explorer and search the Apache2 folder you should see the htdocs folder. That's what you can rename to www. I rename mine because www that's really what the name should be. This is the folder to which all of your web pages, js, css, etc. all go. That's the folder I was taking about renaming. Local host means your local IP address on your computer (like 192.168.whatever.whatever) So when you open your browser you type that local IP into the address bar, and it should take you to the Apache .htm page to let you know everything is working. You are deleting the word indexes to prevent access to your directory list (this directory shows every file for your webpage. Removing Indexes does mean you will have to type the exact name of the web page you want to view on your Apache server. Example: 192.168.1.20/index.html or 192.168.1.20/webpages/home.html. If you do this: 192.168.1.20/ you will get a 403 forbidden error. That['s because you deleted the Indexes, and it is preventing you from seeing it. That's what you want. You never want people to have access to the directory because it's easier for them to steal your content. Hope this helped.

[@vaclavcz5696]

Hi, people... If you still have an error while starting apache. I'm backing up the line in the "httpd.conf" file to this "c:/Apache24/htdocs". Then run in cmd as an administrator. "httpd -k start". In a web browser, type "localhost" and write that it is working.

[@tomislavgruber1175]

I did everything according to tutorial and managed to get service Apache 2.4 in Apache monitor but when I try to Start it error appears "The requested operation has failed". Any solution?

[@ethanffischer]

+Tomislav Gruber If you're running skype, exit out of it and try again. Worked for me!

[@Rauno315]

+Ethan Fischer Thanks! Worked for me. What a weird bug.

[@SirWaffleGaming]

I don't even have Skype open but I'm still getting the error. The only things I'm running are Chrome and Windows Explorer.

[@osamabindrinkin40s]

I get an error message saying "Your current settings do not allow this file to be downloaded". Hoe do I fix this? I'm using Windows Server 2008.

[@gregorrobic6937]

You probably forgot to create a folder "localhost" in c... At least i did, and this worked for me.

[@kenle5422]

For those of you that is not working, you need to log onto your cmd as Administrator By doing that, type cmd on the search bar right click on the cmd and set it as Administrator

[@NoOne-pj5ze]

When I Click on "Start" it says the operation has failed!!

[@HarshRajAlwaysfree]

if someone is still facing the problem here is what i did open task manager and end all apache processes opened cmd as admin type "cd c:\apache24\bin" type "httpd -k uninstall" type "httpd -k install" type "httpd -k start" there should be a firewall popup asking for access its a good sign now go to apache24->bin->ApacheMoniter , this to ensure an icon pops up in taskbar now it should be running fine, ignore some error messages in cmd if its running fine

[@MosBronco]

@@HarshRajAlwaysfree solved my issue. Thanks!!

[@Spacehold-gd9os]

@@MosBronco C:\Apache24\bin>httpd -k start AH00557: httpd: apr_sockaddr_info_get() failed for ?? AH00558: httpd: Could not reliably determine the server's fully qualified domain name, using 127.0.0.1. Set the 'ServerName' directive globally to suppress this message error

[@ChristianWDegn]

As a note: If you use Skype. Exit out of Skype.

[@ethanffischer]

+Christian Degn I was getting "The requested operation has failed" until I did this. Thanks!

[@chiecoy]

its says that "The Request Operation has Failed"

[@Spacehold-gd9os]

same

[@kieranbrown6850]

You've forgotten 2 vital pieces of information. 1: Restart your PC as Skype etc can be using port 80, the info on this can be found @ stackoverflow.com/questions/15016119/succeeded-installing-but-could-not-start-apache-2-4-on-my-windows-7-system And 2: c:\apache24\bin\httpd.exe -k install This needs to be used if you are installing it fresh, and finally.... You didn't tell us how to add environment variables..... But other than that it is a great tutorial!

[@manjukarthik9598]

Suppose you see that the monitor shows nothing then follow the steps to install mentioned in the below link: stackoverflow.com/questions/17116757/apache-xampp-command-line-start-error-ah00436-no-installed-service-named-apac The solution was very very simple. You get the error message when you manually try to start the webserver by "httpd -k start", but no service was defined yet. just do a "httpd -k install" and the windows service is added to the registry. after that, the "httpd -k start" works without error message.

[@gowthamkarnan7885]

the apache monitor is not openeing ..it show " The requested operation has failed "

[@ruili1827]

Very clear, and many details are also showed in this video. Thank you so much.

[@clevertechie]

No problem!

[@mrhuaquito2708]

you say nothing about "Use the PGP Signature and/or the SHA Checksums to verify the integrity", that' is vital too.

[@silly_Goose777]

i am seeing this after writing local host option in browser.. Server Configuration wamp server(i installed wamp server before) Apache Version: 2.4.33 - Documentation PHP Version: 5.6.35 - Documentation Server Software: Apache/2.4.33 (Win32) PHP/5.6.35 - Port defined for Apache: 80 #what does it mean ?my apache is working or not>??

[@majetyprashanth1590]

Really helpful video , thank you for posting this video and Great explanation !

[@philtaylor3098]

when I open the apache monitor there's nothing there, which makes me wonder why would there be a service when we've just extracted a file a placed it in a folder. In the monitor the connect button doesn't list me pc name, even putting it in manually does nothing. Help!

[@sibusisondimande5209]

Same here dude. Did you eventually figure it out ?

[@robingeibderzweite7948]

​@@sibusisondimande5209 no sry man i have the same problem

[@IntroMakerNET]

Guys, you need to open a CMD as administrator... then type this commands: cd \ cd apache24 cd bin httpd -k install Done. You'll see Apache service in your Apache Monitor.

[@IntroMakerNET]

@@robingeibderzweite7948 read my answer, I hope it helps.

[@SpiritOfIndiaaa]

Thank you so much , but in Apache Service Monitor nothing is showing what should I do ???

[@nightmist7977]

Thanku bro. I helped both u and phil taylor

[@shroogsash768]

thank you man, it finally works, great job

[@profwtelles]

Perfect... I need to make this apache communication save...what do you recommend? Best Regards

[@sulianaseluka4012]

What if the Apache monitor opens up blank, like there is nothing there, doesn't show whether it is offline or online neither does it tell the apache version it is running?

[@jungkookseuphoricfield4199]

hello sir i followed all your instructions but still my server is not working..please suggest me something..

[@gsb005]

Can you please also show us, how to configure openssl to work with apache, please. Great Video.

[@kumarbiplav2879]

why is microsoft visual required with Apache?

[@balawalali2907]

i also follow your steps but there is no apache service monitor(it shows no services installed) how to fix this problem.tell me pls

[@Hashira_95]

"SSL not compiled in no https support"....any help?

[@petux7]

Web server is perfect on Linux or bad not on windows

[@lewistao2080]

Just wonder, when can I install MySQL? before Apache install, or after Apache install? - Thanks!

[@waterviewave101]

I did everything here but there still is no service installed. I am on window 7 professional desktop. I have read the comments and even in cmd it says no directory. I am using a netgear powerline, which basically plugs into the wall socket and plug into the modem to my internet then the other one plugged into a socket in my room and it is ran ethernet. I don't have direct plug in to the modem....does this matter at all

[@thewonderzcomputer7527]

If I don't have the c:/Apache on the Document Root and server Root, do I change it to c:/Apache

[@vanajakshichinnu1075]

sir while running i get index of/ instead of It works! is it right one had i connected apache? plz answer for this question sir

[@sibujacob977]

iT DOESN'T WORK FOR ME.. THERE IS SOME INFO MISSING IN YOUR VIDEO

[@Hemant_S_Bohra]

its not working the apache server is not starting

[@profwtelles]

CMD >> httpd.exe -k install -n "Apache2.4"

[@lapnghiepshopee]

@@profwtelles httpd.exe is not recognized

[@profwtelles]

Have you include apache folder in your PATH Windows variable?

[@lapnghiepshopee]

@@profwtelles yes, I have, it works, but i have new issue : Windows could not start the Server service on Local Computer

[@profwtelles]

I believe that there is a mistake inside httpd.conf...like a LoadModule, ServerName, Access to Directory, DocumentRoot.... check inside logs (apache) folder... and please put the error message

[@darshu62]

apache monitor is started but in xampp its showing error, solution please....

[@punithbasavaraju4469]

I am unable to start the server because its showing requested operation has failed

[@aymansayed634]

Thank you for your great tutorial. But I have a problem when I tried to initialize the service. Requested failed although I changed the Listen Port 8080

[@SnehaGursale]

Unable to connect to the remote registry on computer I got this error.i am trying to install Apache on windows 10 please reply

[@DanielshockAndTyler]

Whats the problem when I cant just run the wampserver. Its still offline :/

[@onwugideon9211]

hello I have mine setup and running well. challenge is I'll like to make it accessible to other computers on my LAN. can you point me in the right direction pls

[@HRProductionHouseByHRYadav]

Hey i am doing as same as you but when i try to open apache moniter form bin folder then i found a error as api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing, Please tell me what to do with this.??

[@aymansayed634]

I got the following error when I tried to do the command " httpd -k install" The 'Apache2.4' service is successfully installed. Testing httpd.conf.... Errors reported here must be corrected before the service can be started. httpd: Syntax error on line 525 of C:/Apache24/conf/httpd.conf: Cannot load php5 apache2_2.dll into server: %1 is not a valid Win32 application.

[@ChucklesThePyro]

So with the conf file I made it goto c:/localhost and made localhost folder on the C drive but there is no index.html in it or any other files/folders, any help would be appreciated.

[@Bachelorlife_01]

Apachi is not installed because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file is missing how to install this file......

[@hgopikrishnan]

I have installed "Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012" in my computer, and even after that I still receiving dll files missing error messages. Please suggest.

[@susheellamsal5127]

+Gopi Krishnan Install Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 and make sure you check for windows updates and install the latest updates.

[@helkumarshrestha265]

I have public static Ip, registered domain. Is it possible to host website build in .html from my office?

[@mohamedabderrahim3673]

i cant find the file localhost in c , what the problem?

[@taussuat5750]

nice wallpaper where can i find one?

[@zacd4476]

URGENT!!! My windows prevents to run the apachemonitor.exe and gives a notification like "Windows Smartscreen protected your computer from an unknown application.Starting this application would risk your personal files. " how can i fix it??? Does anyone has an idea?

[@BasedTeeth]

Cool, thanks for the tutorial!

[@SMASHINGmedia]

Whats all this with local host. I need to get this going for real projects, online, using the internet.. Anyone got any tips on a tutorial that shows how to make it work, not only on local?

[@praveenchopra4019]

I am not getting any thing in appache monitor

[@princesaxena140]

Thanks for this video sir..

[@kaoutarchakroun4756]

i've follow the steps as you did but i can't have any service appearing in the window of the apache service monitor! Help plzz !!

[@shinchan7144]

same here....did u got any solution?`

[@MohamedAli-sf2rf]

thanks allot i have got where i can download the apache

[@willowsherlow32]

thanks for the tut, but like.... i think it's time for a new microphone

[@CertifiedMentalWellnessCoach]

Brilliant! Thanks a lot😊

[@rohitmengu5578]

after doubling clicking apache service monitor it shows starting, but in my case the request is failing every time....pls reply

[@gregorrobic6937]

You probably forgot to create a folder "localhost" in c... At least i did, and this worked for me.

[@redamarzouk]

8:02 dude i'm gonna subscribe !!!!!

[@ianriley5893]

you completely forgot to go over what to do in DOS

[@clevertechie]

+Ian Riley Do what in DOS?

[@directenough9494]

navigate to c:\apache24\bin and type httpd.exe -k install

[@p5ypr010]

whene i open the apache monitor i cant see the the offline thing i see nothing Help please !

[@beardedsawyer6322]

Run your CMD as an administrator, then: cd c:\Apache24\bin httpd.exe -k install -n "Apache2.4"

[@manishgoswami1495]

@Clever Techie links are not working properly.

[@hafi5103]

Not working Apache server not working

[@cheng1861]

Thanks , it works.

[@lewistao2080]

Do I have to use firefox?

[@admirljubuncic3624]

Hi i am trying to install apache 2.4.39 but I cant find "bin" folder or any httpd.exe file. Can anyone help me here?

[@admirljubuncic3624]

Nevermind I obviously downloaded the wrong version.

[@iregood]

Hey Clever Techie, this is brilliant! I had an empty monitor and I followed your directions regarding httpd.exe -k install -n "Apache2.4. However, it still shows me a message which goes like that: AH00369. Access failed to open the windows service manager, perhaps you forgot to log in as Admin? I run the apache.exe as Admin though, What do you suggest?

[@iregood]

Oh and I installed it on windows 10 - You think this might be connected to the problem?

[@fongsowleong8917]

I have facing the same problem. Any one have the answer?

[@TheSmime]

+Fong Sow Leong Don't know if you guys still have problems with it but here's a solution. Search for cmd in start-menu. Right-click on cmd.exe and choose "As admin..". Write this: cd.. (as many times as you need to get to "C:/" ) When you're in C write: cd apache24/bin and finally write: httpd.exe -k install And it's done :)

[@philtaylor3098]

+iregood see what I've posted above.

[@philtaylor3098]

+Fong Sow Leong see above

[@killerthoughts6150]

you' r cool dude... i like ur style

[@legendhariprasathnt9436]

what theme do u use

[@alejandrochavez3482]

Thank you man!

[@dirtikiller3837]

When i type localhost/ in browser i get this message " Index of /"............plzz help me

[@memehell]

start coding, put index.php or index.html

[@danielvelkov116]

3 hard drives almost full...full with silver charts and graphs I suspect

[@girishlc]

Thank you!

[@babajee4644]

hy anyone can en light me when i change the DocumentRoot "${SRVROOT}/htdocs" to the DocumentRoot "c:/localhost" my apache service monitor is not working it gives me the error "The requested operation has failed"...... any suggestion?? what to to do +Clever Techie

[@kicksiva1977]

any suggestion

[@TheVisionBT]

thanks you so much !

[@dibraniuk]

Clever Techie, is so funny:) ---listen:--64bit, appache ohh my lord:)), the best!!

[@matteusan]

Need to change your server name to localhost:80

[@somyasinha6293]

Thanks a lot man:)

[@memehell]

To everyone who get error "The requested operation has failed", stop program that uses port 80 and you will be fine :D

[@Mahmoud_Elwelily]

how??

[@praveenchopra4019]

this is not working

[@Per88]

my apache service monitor is empty... what can i do?

[@subzero2371]

Anonymous You'll need to open up command prompt and goto your Drive:\Apache24\bin folder then type the command "httpd - k install" - Then the magic should happen :)

[@clevertechie]

+Red Eyez What happens when you try to open: C:\(Your_Apache_Install_Directory)\bin\ApacheMonitor.exe ?

[@clevertechie]

+Red Eyez No problem :)

[@tahiraaiedail4735]

+Sub Zero (ClassicMan187) I have the same problem, my apache service monitor is empty. But when I go to the bin folder there's no "httpd - k install". Am I missing something? Please help me out :) Ah and my monitor says: "No service installed"

[@clevertechie]

+Tahira Aiedail open your apache bin folder, hold shift and right click anywhere in the empty space and click on "Open command window here" this will open the command prompt with apache directory, then type: httpd.exe -k install -n "Apache2.4" this will install apache as service and when you open ApacheMonitor.exe the apache service will be there.

[@TheVisionBT]

-------IMPORTANT FALLOW THIS STEP ----­­--- ----Phil Tayloril say--- If you're doing this from scratch you need to install the apache service. To do this go to programs , type CMD right click cmd and run as administrator, navigate to c:\apache24\bin and type httpd.exe -k install If you don't this you are not going anywhere with this tutorial.

[@DerlyPachecoProduccion]

verry good

[@raulmorel1]

thanks

[@nanytalibany5960]

Thank youu !!!!!

[@1223maury]

how do i create localhost ?

[@philtaylor3098]

+maury castro Go to your drive by clicking on programs ( Bottom left most windows button ) computer, click on your c drive, then within that window , look for "New folder " it's a menu option at the top, click on that and then rename it (right click ) to localhost.

[@magnumataredfox]

winrar sux, use 7zip

[@peachesnfluffy]

hey, I added and index.html file to my localhost folder and when I type localhost/ in my browser i get a 404 error. My service is running, I changed the listen to 8080. any suggestions?

[@peachesnfluffy]

I just tried "localhost:8080" and it works then. Why do you not have to had :8080?

[@PalestineESport]

how the astronaut can drink through his Helmet :p

[@codexcursors]

Dude clear some damn space. Your 2TB storage is filled.

[@HRProductionHouseByHRYadav]

Hey i am doing as same as you but when i try to open apache moniter form bin folder then i found a error as api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing, Please tell me what to do with this.??

[@FxkDGM]

What to do if I get the error msg 'The requested operation has failed!'