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After placing WordPress files in the correct folder, you get a '404 Not Found' error when accessing the site locally. What should you check first?

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After placing WordPress files in the correct folder, you get a '404 Not Found' error when accessing the site locally. What should you check first?
AVerify Apache service is running and folder name in URL is correct
BCheck if MySQL service is running
CClear browser cookies
DReinstall WordPress
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Confirm Apache service status

    Apache must be running to serve files; if stopped, 404 errors can occur.
  2. Step 2: Check URL folder name matches WordPress folder

    Incorrect folder name in URL leads to 404 because server can't find files.
  3. Final Answer:

    Verify Apache service is running and folder name in URL is correct -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    404 error cause = Apache or URL folder [OK]
Quick Trick: Check Apache and URL folder name if 404 error appears [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming database causes 404 errors
  • Ignoring URL path correctness
  • Jumping to reinstall without checking services

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