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I have installed XAMPP on XP and the installation went fine.

However, when I open the XAMPP control panel, Apache is running and clicking on the Stop button has no effect. I can start/stop MySQL.

Also, when I try to go to http://localhost it tells me "Page cannot be displayed" as though Apache isn't running.

I had an older version of XAMPP running yesterday but needed to upgrade MySql so I could install Moodle - so I reinstalled XAMPP (first I uninstalled the old XAMPP).

Is there something I should/shouldn't be doing? Any help greatly appreciated.

Go to start -> run -> type cmd and click ok.
At the command prompt type: NET STOP Apache if that gives you an error try NET STOP Apache2.
Once apache has stop go to your XAMPP Control panel and un-tick the checkbox next to Apache and then re-tick it.

Hello WorldDrknss

Thanks for your reply. It seems to have worked as I can now get to http://localhost and do what I need to do there. However, on the XAMPP control panel, Apache is still showing that it is running and clicking on the Stop button makes no difference.

Thanks for you help.

WorldDrknss wrote:Go to start -> run -> type cmd and click ok.
At the command prompt type: NET STOP Apache if that gives you an error try NET STOP Apache2.
Once apache has stop go to your XAMPP Control panel and un-tick the checkbox next to Apache and then re-tick it.