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I tried to install xampp and xampplite but could not start the apache server it appeared to be a problem with using port 80

I installed wampserver and the port 80 test determined that Skype may be using it

I closed Skype and then the server was able to run and I could put wamp online and view the test pages - working fine

I restarted Skype which went through a reinstall procedure, I guess to automatically change ports, so now I have the wamp server and Skype both running

I stopped wampserver and reinstalled xampplite which is running fine now, no conflict with Skype

If you are having trouble with wamp, xampp or xampplite try closing Skype

[excuse me for my english, I'm Italian]

problem is skype, not xampp (or others).

So... open skype, go on the option panel -> Advanced -> connection [i read this in Italian, translate must be so...]
and uncheck "Use 80 and 443 ports like alternative for incoming connection"

So you solve!

yes that is a good solution - I have already done that

I was frustrated with xampp until I installed wampserver and its port 80 test suggested the conflict could be Skype

others may also have a conflict problem installing xampp but not realize that Skype is running on port 80

scusa mio italiano
habitavo nel Roma 35 anni fa
la bella citta!
ciao!

Infact the first time I don't know why my port 80 was used...
I try to close skype because it was the only software running (with internet), so I solved immediately

You speak Italian! WOW!!!!
I'm Sicilian, but now I live in Rome. Beautiful city!

Here is the exact procedure to turn off port 80:

Using Skype 3.8.0.139 (I believe latest version)

Under the Tools menu > in Options > in Advanced > in Connection

there is a text field to set the port number - mine by default is 59040 and I left it alone

below there is a checkbox "Use port 80 and 443 as alternatives for incoming connections"

I unticked the box and Skype and xammp are working fine

from The Webmaster Forums

And I contacted Kai and Kay about the conflict..

I speak italiano cosi malo - it was a long time ago

I lived one block from il Colosseo and I remember once during a traffic jam all the cars drove around Circo Massimo!

Arianna, feel free to PM me or you can IM me right from my website at http://netsperience.org - but don't expect me to parlo molto italiano - maybe you can help get some of the rust off!