How to install CMS

Hi All,

I don't know whether this is right section of vbforums to post this question or not. But anyone knows about cms installation?
I've gone through joomla installation guide pages..but all are explaining how to install joomla on ftp.
but if I want to install joomla(CMS) on my home pc for practice how would i install?
Please help me..its very imp. and urgent for me..

Simply copy the files to your htdocs or wwwroot directory and the follow any instructions that come with the product, such as running an installation script.