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I read that an untested backup is no backup at all. So I set a goal to accomplish testing my backup.

I have installed WampServer Version 2.5 and have used kickstart to upload and create a local copy of mywebsite.

All works well if turn off "Use URL Rewriting". I believe based upon my readings that this is most likely an .htaccess.

I know that when on the home page works but all other pages don't, so it must be related to .htaccess and rewriting.

For testing purposes my backups work; however, I would like figure out why I must turn off the URL rewriting as I may use Wamp to create sites before uploading.

Any insights?

My thoughts, in descending order or probability:

1. I think mod_rewrite is disabled by default in WAMP. Make sure mod_rewrite is turned on.
2. Your .htaccess file needs the line

   RewriteEngine On

3. If your site is not installed in the Document Root of your WAMP site (if it is in a subfolder), you may need to update

   RewriteBase /

   in your .htaccess file and add the subfolder name.
4. Check the $live_site variable in your configuration.php file. This one is not likely, you can usually see when live_site is messed up from the home page.

Congratulations on your paranoia! Mine has served me well over the years.

For others who are searching as I spent a bunch of time trying to find it

1. mod_rewrite - was enabled previously
2. .htaccess file needs the line RewriteEngine On - this was on
3.If your site is not installed in the Document Root of your WAMP site (if it is in a subfolder), you may need to update RewriteBase / in your .htaccess file and add the subfolder name. - This was the fix I just added the directory the site was added

Thank you for the help!

You're welcome!