nicoleta wrote:When I first installed it, it didn't work, then it started working fine for a day, and now it's not working again. It says "Apache started" when I click [Start] but doesn't say "Running" like MySql does.
.. I don't know how to access the error log file, but I'm not sure if that'll help much.
Do you want to discuss with me about my error-finding methods, thats fine. "I can only show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it."
That is a typicall describtion of this type of errors, which produce error-messages in the error.log file. This file can be found in xampp/apache/logs/.
nicoleta wrote:I'm running it as administrator
So, you rightclick -> run as Administrator the xampp cotrolpanel? Than thats fine.
nicoleta wrote:The annoying part is that this is apparently an inconsistent problem: it did work for a while.
Which is a hint for a blocked port, too. But the error.log file can tell you more.
nicoleta wrote:Here's the technical data when I try to open localhost, same as before:
Server Error in '/' Application.
Compilation Error
Description: An error occurred during the compilation of a resource required to service this request. Please review the following specific error details and modify your source code appropriately.
Compiler Error Message: CS0016: Could not write to output file 'c:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\Temporary ASP.NET Files\root\e22c2559\92c7e946\App_Browsers.mzn6fex3.dll' -- 'Access is denied. '
...
Microsoft (R) Visual C# 2008 Compiler version 3.5.30729.1
I really don't like Microsoft Visual C# Compiler, because it tries to solve problems which aren't related to him or his programming language. (btw. Microsoft Compiler often comes with his own Webservers which can block ports too).
nicoleta wrote:I saw this for MySQL instead of Apache:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=40403What's the difference between running and running as a service?? The MySQL is running fine, but I tried running the Apache as a service (clicking [Svc] then [Start]) instead of just clicking [Start] but to no avail.
Services run at very first with every Windows start. So they often run earlier than other programs which can block their ports.
nicoleta wrote:Perhaps I somehow did a wonky install and reinstalling will make it work again? Will I lose any of the data I entered on MediaWiki if I do that though?
You can give it a try, if you want. On Windows Systems with new UAC (Vista, 7, Server 2008) a run the XAMPP installer as administrator too. Don't know if this is needed.
Backup all, which is related to mediawiki (it is better to be safe than sorry) - sourcefiles, databases if already having some, etc.