Local won't start a new site (fresh install, windows defender disabled)

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Hi, A new Flywheel local installation on Windows 11. I can’t get local to start/install any new sites. Please see the attached screenshot of error. I’ve disabled defender firewall too?

Screenshot flywheel local error
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What steps can be taken to replicate the issue? Feel free to include screenshots, videos, etc

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Local does a pretty good job of scrubbing private info from the logs and the errors it produces, however there’s always the possibility that something private can come through. Because these are public forums, always review the screenshots you are sharing to make sure there isn’t private info like passwords being displayed.

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Hi @Netimpress

Is your hosts file set to ready only?

Are you logged in to Windows as an admin user?

Are you running other developer applications simultaneously? That could also cause similar issues. Apps like MAMP, XAMPP, or Docker for example.

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try logging in to your computer as an admin user

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Always a good thing to check, especially for Windows users. If it’s a work/company-issued machine, then you may not have full access and have to follow up with your IT dept.