How to install Apaxy on Windows 11

Apaxy is a customizable Apache index theme that enhances the look and feel of the Apache directory browsing experience. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Apaxy on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, you need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• An Apache web server with directory listing enabled.
• Basic knowledge of Apache web server and its configuration files.
• A Windows 11 operating system.

Step 1: Download Apaxy

The first step to installing Apaxy on Windows 11 is to download the archive from the official Apaxy website. You can find the latest release on the following link: https://github.com/oupala/apaxy/releases.

Once you have opened the link, click on the latest release (e.g. v2.0.0 Release) to download the Apaxy archive.

Step 2: Extract Apaxy

After downloading Apaxy, extract the archive to your local machine. We recommend extracting it to a directory that is accessible to your Apache server, such as C:\Apache24\htdocs\apaxy.

Step 3: Configure Apache

To use Apaxy, you need to configure your Apache server to use the Apaxy themes. Open the Apache configuration file (httpd.conf) and add the following lines to the end of the file:

<Directory "C:\Apache24\htdocs">
    Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Require all granted
    DirectoryIndex index.html index.php /apaxy/README.md
</Directory>

Alias /apaxy/ "C:\Apache24\htdocs\apaxy\"
<Location /apaxy/>
    Options None
    Require all granted
</Location>

Save the httpd.conf file and restart your Apache server.

Step 4: Verify installation

To verify that Apaxy is installed correctly, open a web browser and navigate to your Apache server (e.g. http://localhost). You should see the Apaxy themes applied to the directory listings.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Apaxy on Windows 11!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Apaxy on Windows 11 by downloading the archive, extracting it to a local directory, configuring Apache, and verifying the installation. We hope that this tutorial has helped you improve the look and feel of your Apache directory listings.

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