Apache 403 error

[paim]

Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /tef.html on this server.
Apache/2.0.52 (Win32) PHP/4.3.10 mod_perl/1.99_18 Perl/v5.8.6 Server at localhost Port 80

I get that every time i try to access anything outside of localhost/index.html. The files are in the right place (same as the index page), however any *.html page comes up with a 403 error, which I don't have access. I haven't changed any settings since install.

The other problem with solving it, is it came in an all-in-one installer package (with Apache, PHP and MySQL and phpMyAdmin) so doocumentation is limited. It was from http://www.devside.net.

PHP Pages work (I successfully had Hello World working) but any others wont. This is annoying since my PHP learning can't continue.

I've ran Google's servers to death trying to search for the answer but nothing.

Hope you can help.

[_Aerospace_Eng_]

Most local php installs have a folder called htdocs or something similar that will be in the root folder of the install. This is where you put your files. I use xammp (http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html) for my local php testing.

[paim]

I put my pages in the same place as the index.html and phpinfo pages, however nothing.

I tried xammp, however became more confused. This is really annoying me, and I hope to not have to hire a professional to do it. Its probably best, however I have no money.

[NerdLib]

Are you sure you have allowed permission to the file?

Just as a test chmod 777