[thelist] Fresh Apache Local Install Questions

[Rich Points]

Howdy,
I finally broke down and installed an Apache server on my Windows 
machine and have it partially working.  I have two questions at this 
point. 

I want to be able to log on to the server via ftp but I don't know what 
the default login and password are.  Can someone tell  me what the 
password is or where I can set it?

My.htacess files don't seem to be working locally, these files are 
working properly on various servers on the web.  How can I make the 
.htaqcces files function correctly.

Thanks
Apache Beginner
Rich