Hi guys,
I've finally solved the problem...based on the error log's suggested possible causes, one of it was :
"...Try using the Win32DisableAcceptEx directive."
Firstly, I looked up Apache's manual for indication of above error & it's resolution. Next, I open the "httpd.config" file in ' ../xampp/apache/conf ' folder & scrutinised every line & found the code line "# Win32DisableAcceptEx directive".
All I have to do was to "uncomment" it by removing the"#" sign, saved it & restarted Apache & Mysql & also started browser at
http://localhost...& the rest was history...
Besides this, I also "uncomment" the appropriate portion of code ( in the same file ) that enables the proxy server, as instructed by XAMPP's installation guide.
Hope this explanation will help others in same boat.
Stargazer
stargazer wrote:I'm still encountering the initial problem I mentioned here the first time...this time I looked up the error log & it was reported as :-
"An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket : child 2748: Encountered too many errors accepting client connections.
Possible causes : dynamic address renewal or incompatible VPN or firewall software. Try using the Win32DisableAcceptEx directive.
So with that, I tried disabling my Mcafee firewall & then run thru entire procedure to restart XAMPP, but still with same result.
Next, I looked at the "possible causes" but just cannot understand what it means by "Try using the Win32DisableAcceptEx directive" ...??
Could someone enlightened me on that??
Thks
stargazer
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stargazer wrote:I've just installed the "XAMPP" folder at my root drive, i.e. C:\ & click on "setup_xampp" batch file to set it up for Windows XP Professional. I also installed apache & mysql as a service accordingly.
However, when I launch both the "apache_start" & "mysql_start" batch files & open my browser at
http://localhost, despite waiting for a good 15 mins or more, the start page still refuses to open, & my hard drive keeps running without ever stopping (i.e. the indicator light still "on" all this while).
I even tried shutting down everything & then restarting my notebook & go thru the entire procodere again...but still same outcome...start page cannot open & hard drive keeps running without stopping...really frustrating...
Can anyone help or offer any advice...?
Stargazer