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Hello Makrand.

Apache needs port 443 free to be able to start, so you will need to investigate your PC to find out what System program is using port 443 - could be a Microsoft product that starts at boot time and uses port 443.

If you are not going to use https in XAMPP then you can comment out this line at about 492 in the \xampp\apache\conf\httpd.conf file so it looks like this

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# Secure (SSL/TLS) connections
# Include "conf/extra/httpd-ssl.conf"

Then save the file and now try and start Apache.

But remember it is best to try and find what is using port 443 and have that application use another port or disable the application that is using it.

Good luck.

I take it you are using the older 2.5 control panel that has the Svc check boxes?

Usually in Vista the need to disable UAC seems to be essential as does running the control panels as an administrator to change the Windows Services behaviour.


You could use the version 3 control panel found in the xampp installation folder:
xampp-control-3-beta.exe
Right click on it to select to run as an admin for best results.
Stop all XAMPP components and remove the ticks in the Svc check boxes then click on Exit in the older 2.5 version before starting this version 3 control panel.


Just to add, the latest and greatest Control Panel Version 3 download post is linked below my signature.
Simply extract all the files from the CPv3 folder in to the xampp installation folder and overwrite when asked - do not extract the CPv3 folder complete, only extract it's content.
Then right click the exe file to run as administrator and to create a shortcut to the desktop for example, for easier access.

Make sure that you have exited all other control panel versions before starting this latest version.

This version 3 (XCPv3) control panel has many new features including a much more detailed log window and a button to easily access the log files to help with troubleshooting start and running issues.


Also with the latest XCPv3 you can click on the Windows-Services button, find the Apache2.2 and mysql services and Start/Stop and uninstall the services manually if the XCPv3 fails to do it for you.
Again make sure that you have Stopped all XAMPP components and removed the ticks in the Svc or the Service columns before using this latest XCPv3.

Best wishes.

Any way to have both working at the same time?

Yes there is.

No need to disable Skype just change the ports that it uses.

Skype uses ports 80 and 443 by default.

You can alter that behavior by going to:
Tools\Connection options...\Connections

Untick
Use port 80 and 443 as alternative for incoming connections

BTW XAMPP should be installed in C:\xampp not in C:\Program Files (X86)\xampp or you will have many more issues down the track.

Good luck.

No need to use large text, it is not required.

A better suggestion is to split your single continuous paragraph into readable sections with a line break between, much like I do - it is easier to read when there are lots of words in a post.

There are some links at the end of this post that give instructions how to post and how to search, perhaps you could read them before posting again.
Thanks.


First you should only download XAMPP from the official Apache Friends download links and if you do not want to install the latest version 1.7.7 then you can download the version of your choice from here:
SourceForge XAMPP File Repository

You can uninstall and reinstall other versions by using an alternate to the installer exe file namely the zip file or 7zip file by following these simple instructions.
viewtopic.php?p=179699#p179699

If you use XAMPP 1.7.7 then you can use the latest Control Panel Version 3 with links found in the forum stickies or in my signature - this does not work in 1.7.1


UAC applies to Windows 7 just as much as Vista.
XAMPP has not hard coded for W7 yet so you need to disable UAC.
There are plenty of pages with instruction that can be found using Google and here is just one:
http://www.petri.co.il/disable-uac-in-windows-7.htm

You should also be logged into W7 as an administrator to run a web server.

Do not install XAMPP to a folder with spaces or special characters.
C:\Program Files (x86)\xampp
should not be used as MySQL may not work correctly.
Instead install to the root of the C: drive so you end up with
C:\xampp

Port 80 may be in use by the default Windows web server IIS (aka. World Wide Publishing).
This will have to be disabled completely if you want to use XAMPP in it's default state (recommended).
http://forums.iis.net/p/1150139/1872824.aspx

Open a command prompt and issue this command and it will tell you what is using port 80:
netstat -ano |findstr "80"


New users may find self help by reading these pages:

readme_en.txt file in the xampp folder.

http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/faq-xampp-windows.html

Some useful reading that may help you help us to find suitable solutions:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48331
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=32670

And use the forum search facility before posting as most issues have already been covered.

Best wishes.

You will have to disable anything that is using port 80 and port 443 or Apache can't start.

I have given you clues and links for IIS so now you will have to investigate what you have running on your PC that is using the above ports and either have them use other ports or disable them.

Good luck.

Try these posts and see if there is a solution for you, remember that simply stopping IIS is not enough, you have to disable it and there are links to instruction how to do this.
viewtopic.php?p=179699#p179740
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=49534#p191058

You would need to uninstall any other MySQL instances and find any my.ini files and delete those also except the one in the \xampp\mysql\bin folder.

System is usually related to IIS or World Wide Publishing and it's associated programs.

You will need to disable these Windows default web servers before you can start Apache.

See if this IIS Forum topic helps:
how to turn off iis 7

These search results may help.

Let me know how you get on.


BTW
The latest XCPv3 versions can be found here:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48932
Download and extract all the files and folders from the archive file into the xampp installation folder and overwrite when asked then use this latest version instead but close any other control panels you may have open.
This latest version has more features and more detailed reports in the log window.

Hello,

Port 8080 is the default port for Tomcat and it may still be better to return the httpd.conf file to the default and disable this IIS Express if you will not be using it.

Having to always add the port number can create issues over time if you are using mostly XAMPP.

IIS not only interferes with Apache but also MySQL, Mercury Mail and possibly the FileZilla FTP Server which may be the reason for the Disabled status messages as IIS E would have the ports in use for those XAMPP components.

Personally I believe that one should use one or the other and not have both IIS and XAMPP trying to vie for the ports.

It may be possible to disable IIS Express

IIS 7.5 Express, you can right click the root node of your web project in the solution explorer and choose “Use IIS Express”. Once you’ve selected this option, a checkbox will appear in the project properties allowing you to enable/disable IIS Express under the “Use IIS” option.

From Developer Dot Com
Perhaps a reboot after disabling IIS E to see if it frees up the ports XAMPP needs.

Best wishes.

This is the MS Web Deployment Agent Service (MsDepSvc.exe)

You first need to establish that this file MSDepSvc.exe is genuine as it is often a malware file - check it with an anti-virus utility or check it using an online scan service like http://www.virustotal.com/

If the file is clean then perhaps you can find out how to disable this service in this topic down near the end:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=46841

Good luck.

The best solution is to return your httpd.conf file to it's default state so it listens on port 80.

Then disable IIS as it conflicts with many components in XAMPP as can be seen in your XCPv3 log window.

These instructions may help:

To disable IIS go to
Start>Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs
on the leftmost side you will find an option
Add or Remove Windows Components
click on it and then uncheck
Internet Information Services (IIS)
you can click on Details to make sure all IIS components are unchecked.
Click OK
and then restart your computer.

You should not have any conflicts with the XAMPP components now.

Good luck.

OK, then do the opposite and add a check in the box and try again.

Also temporarily disable any firewall or ZoneAlarm type security applications running and try again to start Apache.

If it starts then you know where to look for a fix.

s14akouki wrote:I actually did find a solution, much easier then what everyone else is saying though.

That is not a solution but a band aid that will cause you much pain in the long term.

Best to find the correct solution and one would be to use Google and ask how to disable IIS in Win7 if that is indeed the culprit or at the very least know what exactly is using port 80.

You could use a utility called Process Hacker that may be able to help with what process is running that could affect port 80/443:
http://processhacker.sourceforge.net/

Your Apache server is designed to work correctly on port 80 the Internet standard port for http, any other port is a botch up solution and one not recommended by this forum.

To test if it is indeed ZoneAlarm, temporarily disable it then try Tomcat again.

Enable ZoneAlarm again after the test.

These Google search results may hold a solution if ZoneAlarm is the culprit.

Good luck.

Go to the xampp folder and double click on xampp-control-3-beta.exe and when the new version 3 control panel opens click on the Netstat button and see what is using port 80 and 443.

If it is Skype then open Skype configuration connection options and remove the tick next to use port 80 and 443 ...

It may be the default Windows web server IIS or World Wide Publishing Service that would need to be disabled using the Windows Control Panel.

If it is something else then you will need to disable what ever is using those ports as Apache needs them to be able to Start.

For XP, you may now have to download and install the VC9 runtime file from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/de ... px?id=5582


Can you copy and paste the relevant section from the xampp-control-3-beta7.log file found in the xampp folder?

The XCP3 checks all XAMPP related ports when it starts and can be found in the top right Config button under button Services and Port Settings.

Check the ports actually in use by using the Netstat button and see if it is true that inetinfo.exe is using port 25

IIS has an SMTP service.

How did you disable IIS?

See below.

If you click on the Details button when you highlight IIS it shows you all the IIS items and one is the SMTP Service.
Make sure that when you have disabled IIS that there are no ticks in any of the boxes.


These instructions may help
To disable IIS go to
Start>Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs
on the leftmost side you will find an option
Add or Remove Windows Components
click on it and then uncheck
Internet Information Services (IIS)
You can select Details and make sure all IIS components are unchecked.
Click OK
and then restart your computer.