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10:34:20 PM [Apache] Attempting to start Apache service...
10:34:38 PM [Apache] Status change detected: running
10:34:38 PM [Apache] Status change detected: stopped
10:34:38 PM [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
10:34:38 PM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
10:34:38 PM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
10:34:38 PM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
10:34:38 PM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
10:34:38 PM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
10:34:38 PM [Apache] entire log window on the forums

always getting this error , even with a new fresh windows installation

Hello,

Could you post the entire log window of the XAMPP Control Panel (including everything since it opened).

Also, could you post any error messages being displayed by running 'apache_start.bat' and any errors in your Apache error log?