How to set the execution permission of a perl cgi file

venkatanaga has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

How to set the execution permission of a perl cgi file on apache server running on windows XP.I have installed apache server on my system and configured to my local host ,but not able to execute the file.

2006-01-23 Retitled by Corion, as per Monastery guidelines
Original title: 'Query'

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Re: How to set the execution permission of a perl cgi file by marto (Cardinal) on Jan 23, 2006 at 15:25 UTC
Hi venkatanaga, Are you getting any error messages on screen or in the event logs? Have a look at Setting up Perl/CGI with Windows by Ovid. Work through it and see if there is anything you have missed out when setting up you environment. If you still have any problems let us know. Hope this helps. Martin	[reply]
Re: How to set the execution permission of a perl cgi file by thedoe (Monk) on Jan 23, 2006 at 15:27 UTC
I believe Apache runs under the user Everyone for Windows. Try right clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Then go to the Security tab and make sure the user Everyone has access to Read & Execute for that file. Read through the link marto provided. It is much more thorough and complete for solving your situation.	[reply]