When I test the Windows Intrusion Detection Systems (WinIDS) Security Console. IE returns with an error 500. The system doesn't log very much, so it's hard to analyse the problem.

The Error 500 may be related to PHP not getting fully implemented correctly.

Try using the URL: http:\\winids\base_main.php

You might try going back to the below section and checking these two sections?

• Configuring PHP
• Configuring IIS for PHP, and the Windows Intrusion Detection Systems security console

Note: I just created a new install and have no problem in the section titled: Testing IIS, and the PHP installations