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The localhost website tag on WindowsForum.com covers creating and running local-only test websites on Windows, with a focus on Internet Information Services (IIS) in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Discussions include setting up a static site accessible only on the PC itself, avoiding firewall exposure, and using localhost for development. Prerequisites like administrator accounts and non-S mode installations are typical topics. The tag is relevant for developers and IT professionals testing web content locally before deployment, and it reflects practical troubleshooting and configuration guidance for Windows-based web development environments.
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    Host a Local Test Website with Internet Information Services (IIS) in Windows 10/11

    This guide creates a local-only static test website on IIS using ` so it is available on the PC itself without opening a firewall port or exposing the site to your network. It applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 22H2. Note that Microsoft support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025...