Local Host Error

[Hartford Cory-C23423]

Hello. To preface I am very new to using Apache. I am attempting to
experiment locally, however I cannot connect to local host nor the
127.0.0.1 directly. I am looking to try and get the "IT works!" Apache
screen to display, but to no avail thus far. I have verified that my
host config file in windows\system32\drivers\hosts shows the correct ip.
I am using Window 2000 and do have Norton antivirus; however, no client
firewall.
 
Thanks for the help