local install with AMPPS -- permission problem

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I downloaded GetSimpleCMS, and changed the permissions of the folder and all enclosed files to 777.

Then I created a new local host with AMPPS, using the get simple folder as root. All this is routine for me; I set up lots of testing and development servers this way.

I can get to the root of my get simple folder. It gives me a "This page is temporarily unavailable" message.

But if I go to /admin I get a 403 error.

I did check AMPPS' php.ini file to see it safe mode is on: safe mode is off.