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How Do I Setup a Windows Web Server?

Alexander Ross • • 3 min read
How Do I Setup a Windows Web Server?
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How do I start Windows Server as a Web server?

Open an elevated command-line window. At the command prompt, type net stop WAS and press ENTER; type Y and then press ENTER to stop W3SVC as well. To start the web server, type net start W3SVC and press ENTER to start both WAS and W3SVC.

How do I setup a web server in Windows 10?

Enabling IIS and required IIS components on Windows 10

  1. Open Control Panel and click Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off.
  2. Enable Internet Information Services.
  3. Expand the Internet Information Services feature and verify that the web server components listed in the next section are enabled.
  4. Click OK.
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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.