Hi,
> Now I can look at my original c:wamp\www\index.htm
Don't put your files in c:\wamp\www\ This folder is reserved for the home page Wampserver 'http://localhost/' and should not be changed or files inside modified or replaced.
However, you can add one or more folder, such as "c:\wamp\www\folder1\", where you can then put your local sites.
But there is no requirement that your local sites are in "c:\wamp\www\", they can be in another folder on on another partition.
> Is there no way to allow any machine on the LAN access to the server without the HOSTS file edit?
You have every right to install a DNS server on your machine; in this case you can skip using the hosts file.
In case you did not know, the "hosts" file and services like "dnscache" acts as mini local DNS server.
I will never understand those who want to use their own PC as a host, with all the problems and hassles that generates, not to mention the security constraints, while there are excellent hosts, cheap, with fast and efficient customer service and all the required knowledge.
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Wampserver install files & addonsEdited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/16/2016 10:37AM by Otomatic.