How to run WAMP Server on Windows 8

How to run WAMP Server on Windows 8

As you might know that the post I made previously was just a way to get around this strange problem. After a long time, I've finally managed to find out the actual reason for this problem, which I want to share with all of you.


The thing is that Windows 8 is an IPV6-first Operating System and WAMP is, by default, configured to run with IPV4 only. This creates a conflict and hence we face this problem. To confirm that Windows 8 uses IPV6. Open the command prompt and type ping localhost and press the Enter key. You'll receive a reply from ::1 which is the loopback address for IPV6. 

So in order to properly tackle this problem, there's no need to follow the steps I mentioned in    my earlier post. Although my older post might have solved your problem, it isn't a proper solution. Here's what you should actually be doing.

Step # 1 - Changes in httpd.conf file

Forbidden error on windows 8 wamp localhost

Forbidden error on windows 8 wamp localhost

goto: your-wamp-installation-folder\bin\apache\Apache2.2.22\conf\httpd.conf

Replace: Listen 80

With: Listen 0.0.0.0:80

Note: have tested for Apache2.2.21 and 2.2.22

How To Update Sony Xperia To Android 4.2.2

When Google rolls out an update for Android Jelly Bean it takes some time for phone manufactures to work the update into their customized versions of Android.

Sony Mobile the maker to the famous Xperia line of Android Smartphones has many different Xperias they need to update to the latest Android Version called Jelly Bean or 4.2.2.

There are two ways that Sony delivers to the update to the Xperia phone.

Update Method One is OTA (Over the Air):--

You can go into your Xperia and find the “Settings” button.

If you scroll down to the bottom you will see it says “About Phone”, click on that.

The top button should read “System Updates”, click it.

It will may say “Your system is up to date”, however you want to look lower down and see if you can find the “Check Now” button.

When you click it, it will check to see if your device has the 4.2.2 update available.

If you have an update available it will give you the option to “Update Now”.

Update Method Two is PC Companion:--

Occasionally a notice will appear on the top of your phones status bar that says Sony Xperia Update Available.

When you click it nothing happens!

What you need to do to update your phone is connect it to you laptop or computer.

Then you need to install Sony PC Companion software which you can find here.

Once you install Sony PC Companion you need it to detect your attached phone. Sometimes by disconnecting and connecting your phone to your computer will make it show up in PC companion.

Then follow the instructions in Sony PC companion to install the Update for your Android Xperia.

It may take as long as 30 minutes for your Sony Xperia to receive and install the new Android Update so only do this when you have time to spare and you will not need your phone.

After the update is installed, your phone will reboot. It can take 5 minutes just for your phone to reboot!