Got it, let's walk through getting Apache::ASP up and running on your XAMPP 5.6.34 setup—since mod_perl is missing, that's our first piece to fix. Here's a practical, step-by-step approach tailored to your Windows environment:

1. Match mod_perl to Your Apache Version #

Your XAMPP uses Apache 2.4.29, so you need a mod_perl 2.0.x build compatible with Apache 2.4 on Windows. Note that XAMPP 5.6.34 is typically 32-bit, so grab a 32-bit mod_perl binary (adjust to 64-bit if you're running a 64-bit XAMPP instance). Look for builds labeled "thread-safe" since Apache 2.4 on Windows uses a threaded MPM by default.

2. Install mod_perl into XAMPP #

• Extract your downloaded mod_perl package, find the mod_perl.so file, and copy it to your XAMPP Apache modules directory: xampp/apache/modules/
• Open your Apache config file (xampp/apache/conf/httpd.conf) and add this line to load the module:

  LoadModule perl_module modules/mod_perl.so
  

3. Set Up Perl (If Not Already Installed) #

XAMPP 5.6.34 doesn't include Perl by default, so you'll need a compatible distribution:

• Install either ActivePerl (threaded version) or Strawberry Perl, matching the 32/64-bit architecture of your XAMPP. Aim for Perl 5.16–5.18, as these work best with mod_perl 2.0 and Apache 2.4.
• Add Perl's bin directory to your system PATH so Apache can locate it.

4. Install the Apache::ASP Perl Module #

Once Perl is set up, install the required module:

• Open a command prompt (run as admin if needed) and execute:

  cpan Apache::ASP
  

  If using ActivePerl, you can use the Package Manager instead with ppm install Apache::ASP. Wait for all dependencies to install—resolve any errors if they pop up (usually related to missing system libraries or other Perl modules).

5. Configure Apache to Handle Apache::ASP #

Add these rules to your httpd.conf (or a virtual host config if you're using one) to map .asp files to Apache::ASP:

# Map .asp files to Apache::ASP handler
<FilesMatch "\.asp$">
    SetHandler perl-script
    PerlHandler Apache::ASP
</FilesMatch>

# Optional: Configure ASP working directories (create these folders first!)
PerlSetVar ASPStateDir "C:/xampp/apache/asp_state"
PerlSetVar ASPCompileDir "C:/xampp/apache/asp_compile"

Make sure the asp_state and asp_compile directories exist, and grant read/write permissions to the Apache service user (usually SYSTEM or your Windows user, depending on how XAMPP is configured).

6. Test and Troubleshoot #

• Restart Apache via the XAMPP Control Panel. Check the error log (xampp/apache/logs/error.log) for any startup errors—common issues include mismatched versions or missing permissions.
• Create a test file test.asp in your htdocs folder:

  <% Response.Write("Success! Apache::ASP is running on XAMPP 5.6.34") %>
  

• Visit http://localhost/test.asp in your browser. If you see the success message, you're good to go!

Key Notes to Avoid Headaches #

• Version Compatibility: Always match mod_perl, Apache, and Perl versions—mixing 32/64-bit or non-threaded builds will cause crashes or module load failures.
• Permissions: Windows file permissions can trip you up—double-check that Apache can write to the ASP state/compile directories.
• Error Logs: If something breaks, the Apache error log is your best friend—it will tell you exactly what's missing or misconfigured.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者mytwocents