Windows XP 64-bit edition uses two folders for programs. Their default locations are X:\Program Files\ //For 64-bit programs X:\Program Files (x86)\ //For 32-bit programs where X: is the install drive. I changed these folders to F:\ and F:\_x86\ respectively. I do not know if this affects the bug or not. When installing the program, since it is a 32-bit program the install directory should default to "F:\_x86\Apache Group\" but instead the installer sets the path to (this is copied directly from the installer) "F:\_x86\_x86\_x86\_x86\Apache Group\" Attempting to remove the extra _x86 directories is ineffective, since it still installs to that folder. Then, when it attempts to register the service, it cannot find the executable so installation fails. It is possible that distributing a 64-bit installer and binary will fix this problem.
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