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== Download ==

Note: The exe file (7MB ) is about half the size of the ZIP file (13.6MB). Extracted size is around 37.6MB, file sizes may vary  

Here is an example with a little more detail. Note at step two you can use the default folder, once extracted you will see a folder named '''Uniform Server''' this can be '''moved''' with all its sub-folders (to another folder or copy it to your USB memory stick) it can be '''renamed''' to whatever you like. I have extracted my files to drive G into a folder named A1_web_server (I tend to loose folders hence when viewed in explorer A1 pushes it to the top of the folders list).

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# '''Double click''' on the file downloaded ('''UniServer3_5.exe'''''Italic text'')

# Select a drive and folder to extract to. For example ('''G:\A1_web_server'''''Italic text'')

# Click on '''Extract''' and the extraction process starts (7Z is a fast utility. It is faster than the Windows utilities yet another reason why I prefer the exe file.)

# When complete the un-zip window closes

Navigate to your installation and check out the Uniform Server's folder structure

There are two important folders:

The following are a few examples of what to expect:

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*OS Windows XP Home

*Windows firewall

*When challenged always click on '''Unblock'''

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*OS Windows XP Home

*Windows firewall

*When challenged always click on '''Unblock'''

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*OS Windows XP Home

*Norton firewall

*When challenged always select: ['''Always allow connection from this program on all ports (Recommended)''']

Your browser may display an error message '''“something like server or page not found”''' this is perfectly normal. It occurs because the browser is active before the servers start running. Once you have trained your firewall or other security measures to allow Apache and MySQL access next time you start these servers the error message will not occur. However do not be surprised if you occasionally get this error message it depends on what processes (programs) are running at the time and what delays occur.

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=== Starting Apache and MySQL Servers ===

# To start the Apache and MySQL servers double click on '''Server_Start.bat'''

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'''Note 1:''' Depending on your PC’s speed you may see two command windows (black windows) displayed for a short time. These indicate your servers (Apache and MySQL) are starting. If the windows remain the chances are this is the first time you have run your servers please wait until you are challenged by your firewall.

'''Note 2:''' The drive letter defaults to drive '''W'''

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An alternative method of starting the servers (Apache and MySQL) is to use file Disk Start.vbs. This starts both Apache and MySQL servers. You can optionally change the drive letter.

# Double click on '''Disk_Start.vbs'''

# Select a new drive letter or use default (W)

# Start MySQL server YES NO option (This option is redundant both servers will start regardless of the option chosen )

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Again your browser will start if not already running and be redirected to apanel.

Stopping the servers can be done using the batch file:

# Double click on '''Stop.bat''' to stop the servers (alternatively stop the servers via apanel o rUniController).  

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You can use this batch file at any time to stop the servers. You may be surprised at the lack of any tray icons, this is intentional and provides extra flexibility. However the above batch files have been combined into an executable named UniController, this gives you the ability of controling the servers from the task bar.

This program allows you to start and stop both servers with the functionality of a standard program (you can minimise and maximise it, places an icon in the toolbar). If you accidentally closed the program just restart it for closing the servers or use stop bat. Be warned that it is a beta version although fully functional it is not pretty looking also I found on my PC is takes a good thirty seconds to start the servers.

# Double click on '''UniController.exe'''

# Select a new drive letter or use default (W)

# Click start to start both Apache and MySQL servers

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'''Note 1:''' You can minimise the program which places an icon in the tool bar. Click the Icon to maximise and use the stop button to stop both the Apache and MySQL servers.

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=== Quick Check ===

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== Clean and Test - Step 3 ==

Quick tests