I have finally installed Apache and have it running. (The way that I know it works is when I go to C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\Apache2.2\htdocs\index.html, I get an "It Works!" page.

I know for most of you these are stupid questions, but:
1. Where exactly do I put my files?
2. And do I have to do any special configuration to use SSI?
3. What do I enter in the address bar to get my pages to come up?

I used to have Apache installed on my old computer, and in the address bar I entered
http://localhost:8080/FolderName/Filename.shtml

I'd like to keep that the same if possible.

Thank you!

Theres a few things you ought to know,if you plan on installing php or sql there is order in which to do that.

http://forum.xorajoken.com/ has a few lessons on that. You have to register to get in there but it is worth it.

As far as just adding files put it in htdocs folder.

It should just be localhost/test.php as long as it is in the htdocs folder

Hope that helps!

install xampp/lampp.

A lot easier, 3-4 clicks and its running with no problems.

The way that I know it works is when I go to C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\Apache2.2\htdocs\index.html, I get an "It Works!" page

No, this don't means anything.
You are acessing an html file through your file system.
You should try to access it with a network address, like http://127.0.0.1/
If there you see the "it works" message, then apache is serving you the files in the default host root directory (which should be index.html)

This answers your question nbr 3.
But as SSANZ suggested, you would be better to download something like xampp [ http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html ] which comes with apache, php and mysql (plus a ftp server and a mail server) in 1 package, ready to be installed with a control panel.

It's the way to go if you don't want to waste 4 days trying to make this thing run.

Look, when you use a server + php, you need to detail in the .ini file the directory, and the hole path path of second level where you will store the websites to publish. Remember to have the session folder on the same branch of every website.