How to Create a Windows Web Server
Creating a web server seems like a daunting task. You can download different kinds of web servers from the Internet to install on your computer. However, Windows Vista actually has a web server called Internet Information Server (IIS) already included. That software is turned off by default because most people do not want their computer to be used as a web server. But if you want to use your Windows Vista computer as a web server, all you have to do is click a box.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer with Windows Vista installed Administrator permissions on that computer
Instructions
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Click the Windows "Start" button in the lower left corner of the screen. This will bring up the standard Windows menu.
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Click the "Control Panel" option from the menu.
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Click "Programs" to display the various program options.
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Click "Turn Windows Features on or off" in the first section under "Programs and Features." This will open up a new window with a number of check boxes.
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Click the "plus" sign to the left of "Internet Information Services" to expand it. Now, you will see more options.
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Click in the check box next to "World Wide Web Services" and then "OK." After a few moments, Windows will turn on the IIS services, and your computer will be set up as a web server.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are at home and have an ISP-provided router, you may have to configure the router to allow people on the Internet to actually see your website.
Be careful when selecting this option, as your computer will be open to everyone else in the world after you install the web server.
