configuring a template in my pc

[3iinfotech]

Hi all,
I am new to Joomlart. I just downloaded one ot the template. but I am unable to run in my pc. My pc configuration is windows xp with iis 5.5. I know that we need apache server need to be installed.
Can anyone help me out in installing and configuring a template which would be verymuch useful for me....

cheers,
Prabhu

[ErikThorsen]

I think you first need to read up on how Joomla works. Have you installed Joomla on your apache server?
Read first around in the joomla.org forum and documentation and setup joomla then you will in no time also learn how to add a template to your website.
First of all you need to install joomla ( from joomla.org )

[cwigg]

suggest you read here http://www.netshinesoftware.com/joomla/joomla-tutorial.html for a joomla tutorial. Then when you're ready I suggest you install JSAS (Joomla Stand Alone Server) it includes the neccessary MYSQL, Apache and PHP (and of course Joomla) in one easy to install package. From here - http://jsas.joomlasolutions.com/ . The template comes last of all!