Apache Friends Support Forum

Hey guys,
This is the problem, I can no longer for some reason use the Xampp control panel. It gives the error message:
ERROR: Apache service not started[-1]

And the same for mysql. And sometimes when I start it manually it doesn't work... So uh yeah, ports are clear, SP2 WinXP... Thats all the info you need I guess if not just ask, and I will try to provide.

ERROR: Apache service not started[-1]

Look into the Windows event log (System/Applications) for a detailed error message.

I have and I cannot really find any good details all it says is the IIS sever didn't start, what does that mean? Isn't that a Microsoft product?

When trying to start xmapp without the control panel with the start button heres the error message:
Could not open required defaults file: msql\bin\my.cnf
Fatal error in defaults handling. Program Aborted

Could not open required defaults file: msql\bin\my.cnf

Really "msql" or "mysql"?

(Does this file exists?)

Apart from the spelling error, yes the mysql file exists.

When trying to start xmapp without the control panel with the start button

Which start button do you mean ("mysql_start.bat")?

ERROR: Apache service not started[-1]

I am having the very same problem and untill now I didn't find no explanation for it.

@rmadur: Start xampp-portcheck.exe in the XAMPP-Directory

glitzi

glitzi85 wrote:@rmadur: Start xampp-portcheck.exe in the XAMPP-Directoryglitzi

Thank you but my particular problem was that the service Apache2.2 was set with a wrong path to apache.exe from a previous "Lite" installation. I got the tip here: http://www.astahost.com/apache-server-xampp-t16833.html

I ran: services.msc
Double-clicked on Apache2.2
The wrog path was there, just laughing at me

To edit the Apache2.2 service:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2142503_edit-wi ... vices.html

To delete Apache2.2 service (in order to uninstall XAMPP and reinstall it):
Run: sc delete Apache2.2
Or follow the steps at: http://www.cryer.co.uk/brian/windows/howto_nt_das.htm

That's what worked for me.
Over?

- Xampp control returns: Apache service not started [-1]
- Nothing in windows event log
- 80 port free
- Service can be run using windows serices -> start
- Service can be run using apache_start.bat
- Xampp directory and control are in same place

See screenshot
What this xampp control is actually doing behind pressing the button?

Thanks in advance

I have and I cannot really find any good details all it says is the IIS sever didn't start, what does that mean? Isn't that a Microsoft product?

You're right, Internet Information Services or IIS is a Microsoft product and it's completely incompatible with Xampp.

Look in your Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and click the Windows Components button on the left. Find IIS and destroy.

Good luck.