How do I host a website on my own computer?
I want to run a web server from my house instead of paying for hosting. I have a Windows XP computer and a cable internet connection. Is this possible? What software do I need — Apache or IIS? Will my ISP care? How do I point my domain name to my home IP address? Is this secure?
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Definitely back up your important files before trying any fixes. I learned this the hard way when I lost 3 years of photos trying to fix a simple problem. Get an external hard drive or burn DVDs of your important stuff first.
The best resource for this kind of thing is Tom's Hardware forums. Someone has almost certainly had your exact problem and posted a solution. The community there is really knowledgeable and helpful.
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