apache does not run

[iprogramplus]

hi,
installed XAMPP.
however, when going to http://localhost does not work.
in control panel only MySQL is running not Apache

[JonB]

what is in the Apache error log?

[iprogramplus]

I restarted XAMPP when in control panel, trying to start apache I get "ERROR Apache service not started [-1]'

[JonB]

OK -

The most likely things are:

A:
You have other programs/services running on Ports 80 or 443

Use the 'netstat' button in the Control Panel to see what is running on either ports 80 and/or 443. (you should use the xampp-control-3-beta OR download the newest version from the topic above in this board)

B: Your firewall may be blocking Apache - create an exception for httpd.exe in \xampp\apache\bin.

Good Luck




ycf

[Altrea]

Hi iprogramplus,

Do you have already installed the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) Runtime?
Thats a requirement for the current XAMPP versions.

JonBs suggestions are true too. Please check them as well.

best wishes,
Altrea

[iprogramplus]

hi
I am using version 2.5 where is the netstat button?
can you provide a link to ver 3 beta?
thanks

[Altrea]

Hi iprogramplus,

can you provide a link to ver 3 beta?

Either use the xampp-control-3-beta.exe in your \xampp\ folder (it is Control Panel v 3.0.2) or Download the very last version of that control panel here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48932

best wishes,
Altrea

[iprogramplus]

thanks,
I see port 80 and 443 in use by skype

[iprogramplus]

I turned skype off and it works, however, how do I run both Apache and Skype?

[Altrea]

Here is the answer: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=50078&p=193085&hilit=Skype#p193085