loopback-address

Is there a way to replace 127.0.0.1 on my local machine for test purposes?

I know it may sound stupid but anyway. Maybe there is a trick? I just want that the local web server receives requests from my local machine but somehow sees a different IP address? Even one single that is different from the infamous 127.0.0.1 would of a great assistance. Are there any options available? ...

Virtual PC (XPMode) - Setting up Loopback Adapter for guest to talk to host

I have Windows XP running inside Windows 7 via Virtual PC (XPMode). Now I want the IE6 browser inside the virtual XP guest instance to be able to talk to the IIS webserver running in the host OS (Windows 7 IIS 7.5). I understand I need to setup a Loopback Adapter which I have done, but I'm not quite sure how to go about configuring it. ...