Starting XAMPP not working

[digitalterry]

When I try to start the Apache, it does not load. A blank dialog pops up with an exclamation mark. In the console, I see:

14/07/09 9:15:12 PM XAMPP Control[144] Directory for pid does not exits!


I tried searching for this error in Google and did not find anything specific. I am not sure what I am doing wrong.

Any suggestions?

[caltuna]

Probably permissions. Use GetInfo on all the folders/files in the XAMPP directory and set them to read-write for everyone.

[digitalterry]

OK, that makes sense. However, I am unable to change permissions on the XAMPP folder. When I go to the window, the padlock is greyed out even though it shows "me" as having full read-right permissions.

I went to the main Applications folder and was able to change the permissions on the top level "XAMPP for Mac OS X 1.0.1" shortcut but when I go down a level to try to change the permissions for "XAMPP", the padlock is greyed out.

Any thoughts? I am using OS X 10.5.7.

Also, is this typical behavior for an application? I didn't see instructions suggesting that this might need to be done so I am wondering if my Mac is not acting normal.

Thanks
Terry

[kleinweby]

I went to the main Applications folder and was able to change the permissions on the top level "XAMPP for Mac OS X 1.0.1" shortcut but when I go down a level to try to change the permissions for "XAMPP", the padlock is greyed out.

Sounds like you're trying to start XAMPP from the DMG. First you have to copy XAMPP to /Applications/.

Greetings,
kleinweby

[digitalterry]

That was it. I was misunderstanding how to "install" applications!

Terry