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Reply to topic   Topic: Apache htdocs 403 when changing DocumentRoot
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iannem



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Location: UK

PostPosted: Tue 28 Apr '09 13:42    Post subject: Apache htdocs 403 when changing DocumentRoot Reply with quote

Hi,

I am currently experiencing some issues with configuration on my local server. I am attempting to setup apache on a Windows Vista machine. I have gone through the tutorials I could find online. I have run the installer from the command line enabled as Administrator, I have also saved the installation outside the Program Files path, however nothing seems to cure the problem.

Basically if I leave the DocumentRoot as the default (within my c:/Apache/htdocs) directory then the setup works fine. However I wish to use a different setup (to allow for subdomains also) so wish to have my documents in the directory c:/WebRoot instead. When I change the DocumentRoot setting within the httpd.conf file (restart etc...) then I find that I get a 403 Forbidden error.

I have a feeling somewhere that this is due to file permissions but have no idea where to start. I am a relatively new user to Vista Ultimate.

Thanks In Advance.

Ian
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James Blond
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Location: Germany, Next to Hamburg

PostPosted: Tue 28 Apr '09 15:15    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is also a

Code:

<Directory "c:/Apache/htdocs">


change that path, too. That sets the persmissions.
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