Because as a default it goes to the index.html file. Go to http://localhost/myfilename.html where myfilename.html is the name of the file you are trying to access .
You can just put something inside the index.html file and see if it shows. Good Luck!!! On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM, CASTRO MINIAX <alvi.badia...@gmail.com>wrote: > Hi guys my name is Alvi , I have successfully installed apache web > server > httpd-2.0.64-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi<http://apache.saix.net//httpd/binaries/win32/httpd-2.0.64-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi>and > why i typed " localhost " on my browser i received the following > message : If you can see this, it means that the installation of the Apache > web server <http://www.apache.org/foundation/preFAQ.html> software on > this system was successful. You may now add content to this directory and > replace this page. . > > i went to the directory folder where apache group is installed and i > added some information to the htdcos folder , and avery time im typing " > localhost " im still geting the same message . nothing as changed ! i stii > can't reach the local host . please i need your help > >