Hello,
Thank you for your reply. I took your advice and installed php and xampp. I got closer to getting things to work but according to some I’ve spoken with since, they inform me that my PC’s MB lacks the hardware resources required to make a virtual server work. (it is not a server board specifically) I thought that since that particular system was configured for robust HD video and audio editing it would be sufficient. It seems I was mistaken.
At the moment I am attempting to install WP on my host site with the hope that they have what it takes to make it happen. Film at 11.
Thanks again.