Scotty,
At the same shell command prompt type
sc delete apache2.2 then return, what does it say?
If it tells you 'nothing to do' or similar wording then no need to paste here.
This will remove any old sticking Apache services in the registry if there are any.
The message returned by the bat file seems to suggest a system issue that we may be able to locate.
So, try this:
Click Start>Administrator Tools>Event Viewer>Application and look for Apache entries, usually with a red icon, then double click on the item and it will open a windows with all the details of the issue.
Paste back the message if you find one - you can highlight the text and type by holding down Ctrl and hitting C which will copy it then paste it in a reply box here.
Is your XP SP2 updated automatically and have you all the latest patches etc.?
Your issue may be related to the VC9 runtime files missing from your PC that is preventing Apache (compiled using VC9 TS ) from starting but the above Application error message may throw some light on that.
If they are missing and to save you some time, if I am not here, then the latest runtime files that you need can be downloaded and installed from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/de ... px?id=5582After installing the run time files reboot and then open the CP3 and try again to Start Apache - fingers crossed.
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Scotty, I hope you enjoyed our step by step troubleshoot journey as it may have given you some useful tips along the way, that is, if it really was the run time file issue in the end.
Best wishes and the very best of luck.