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Downloads index.html instead of serving it
See original GitHub issueSteps to reproduce the issue, if applicable. Include the actual command and output and/or stack trace.
http-server ./dist
What did you expect to happen?
I expected to see rendered ./dist/index.html web page in the browser.
BUT instead browser opens save file dialog.
If the issue is a feature request, what is the motivation / use case for it?
Tell us about your environment
- exact http-server version: ^0.12.3
- Node version: 12.16.3
- Platform: Windows 10, Chrome 86.0.4240.75 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Other information (related issues, suggestions for a fix, etc):
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- Created 3 years ago
- Reactions:1
- Comments:11 (3 by maintainers)
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I had this issue when I searched localhost:8080
Issue gone when I searched localhost:8080/index.html
Try http://127.0.0.1:8080/index.html in windows