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xamp refused to start

PostPosted: 03. April 2019 08:07
by david1806
xampp refused to start even after uninstalling and reinstalling it back
it gives below error:
i will be happy if anyone can tell me what to do to correct this as i am new to xampp


2:09:54 AM [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
2:09:54 AM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
2:09:54 AM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
2:09:54 AM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
2:09:54 AM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
2:09:54 AM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
2:09:54 AM [Apache] entire log window on the forums
2:10:02 AM [Apache] Problem detected!
2:10:02 AM [Apache] Port 80 in use by "Unable to open process" with PID 4!
2:10:02 AM [Apache] Apache WILL NOT start without the configured ports free!
2:10:02 AM [Apache] You need to uninstall/disable/reconfigure the blocking application
2:10:02 AM [Apache] or reconfigure Apache and the Control Panel to listen on a different port
2:10:02 AM [Apache] Attempting to start Apache app...
2:10:02 AM [Apache] Status change detected: running
2:10:03 AM [Apache] Status change detected: stopped
2:10:03 AM [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
2:10:03 AM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
2:10:03 AM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
2:10:03 AM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
2:10:03 AM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
2:10:03 AM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
2:10:03 AM [Apache] entire log window on the forums

Re: xamp refused to start

PostPosted: 05. April 2019 23:23
by zakbdd
I have same error, pls respond!

Re: xamp refused to start

PostPosted: 06. April 2019 09:16
by david1806
mine has been resolved though, a friend advised to remove skype messenger on my laptop, immediately I did that, it started working again