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Hi! Below is an error from apache control panel. the apache service wont start, this error apears everytime i try to start it. please help. Thanks!
Xampp 1.8.3-5


4:59:41 PM [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
4:59:41 PM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
4:59:41 PM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
4:59:41 PM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
4:59:41 PM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
4:59:41 PM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
4:59:41 PM [Apache] entire log window on the forums

Do you have Skype installed and running? If "yes", open the Skype options and change the Port settings (you will find an option for ports) from 80 (and/or 443) to any different port (8080 for example).

Thanks. It's working. Just deselect the port.