Hello, fellow coders! Are you looking to run a XAMPP server on your Windows 7 computer, but you’re having trouble because IIS is getting in the way? Don’t worry! In this blog post, we’ll go through the simple steps to deactivate IIS and start running your XAMPP server without any issues. So let’s get started!
What is IIS?
IIS stands for Internet Information Services. It is a web server software that comes with Windows. It helps you create and manage websites on your computer. Sometimes, IIS can cause problems when you try to use another web server, like XAMPP.
What is XAMPP?
XAMPP is a free and open-source web server package. It has Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl, all in one place. Many developers use XAMPP to test their web applications on their local computer.
Step-by-Step Guide to Deactivate IIS and Run XAMPP on Windows 7
Now, let’s go through the steps to deactivate IIS and run XAMPP on your Windows 7 computer.
Step 1: Open Control Panel
First, you need to open the Control Panel. To do this, click on the “Start” button, then click on “Control Panel.”
Step 2: Find “Programs and Features”
In the Control Panel, look for the “Programs” category. Under this category, you will find “Programs and Features.” Click on it to open it.
Step 3: Turn Windows Features On or Off
On the left side of the “Programs and Features” window, you will see a link called “Turn Windows features on or off.” Click on this link.
Step 4: Uncheck “Internet Information Services”
A new window will open with a list of Windows features. Look for “Internet Information Services” in the list. When you find it, uncheck the box next to it. This will deactivate IIS on your computer.
Step 5: Click “OK” and Restart Your Computer
After unchecking the box next to “Internet Information Services,” click the “OK” button. Windows will apply the changes you made. It might take a few minutes. Once it’s done, restart your computer to make sure the changes take effect.
Step 6: Install and Run XAMPP
Now that IIS is deactivated, you can install and run XAMPP without any problems. To do this, go to the XAMPP website (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html), download the XAMPP installer for Windows, and follow the installation instructions.
After installing XAMPP, you can start the XAMPP Control Panel and run the Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl services without any issues.
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You can also use portable XAMPP. Happy coding!