Rocky, you only use one of the methods above but try either even though they both do the same job.
If you use the .htaccess file don't forget to comment out the entry in the httpd.conf file again.
Also if you change anything in the httpd.conf file then you always have to restart the server (apache) again. This is not the case if you use and modify the .htaccess file as your server knows to check the server directives in this file before it loads any of your web pages.
You appear to have put the .htaccess file in the web root directory of your server just fine - xampp/htdocs/
I can't establish a connection to your server
http://www.rockyserver.info on port 80 to test your redirection.
Is your server (apache) running?
I see the ftp server is running only.
If you have a firewall, this may be blocking your ports. Check the firewall settings.
I don't know what else I can suggest until your server is running and I can access your web site from the Internet.
Post back when you have it all up and running.
You can test your ports from an external source by visiting:
Domain Dossier
Enter your domain's address
rockysever.info
Click on
service scan then on
Go.