Vhost configuration leads to "Apache shutdown unexpectedly."

[hedgerh]

Hey guys, trying to get XAMPP up and running. I managed to start Apache using ports 85 and 1337 for SSL. However, I am receiving the Apache shutdown unexpectedly error when I try to set up virtual hosts in httpd-vhosts.conf. Here is the error:

12:19:36 AM [Apache] Status change detected: running
12:19:37 AM [Apache] Status change detected: stopped
12:19:37 AM [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
12:19:37 AM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
12:19:37 AM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
12:19:37 AM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
12:19:37 AM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
12:19:37 AM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
12:19:37 AM [Apache] entire log window on the forums

Here is what I have added in httpd-vhosts.conf:

NameVirtualHost *:85
<VirtualHost *>
DocumentRoot "G:/xampp/htdocs" # change this line with your htdocs folder
ServerName client.local
<Directory "G:/xampp/htdocs">
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks Includes ExecCGI
Order allow,deny
Allow from all
</Directory>
</VirtualHost>

I've tried adding :85 to the VirtualHost tag and removing it from NameVirtualHost as well.


Here is what I've added to C:/Windows/System32/drivers/hosts:

127.0.0.1 client.local

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've tried following all of the tutorials that explain how to set up virtual hosts. Thanks!

[Nobbie]

Dont change Apache Port to 85, instead find the Application which blocks Port 80. Usually its Skype or Microsoft IIS.

Same for Port 443.

Anyway, changing the Port in the VirtualHost clause does NOT change the Port which Apache is listening to. This is defined by a LISTEN command. But - see above - dont mess around with the ports, find the blocking application and either stop it or configure it properly not to use Port 80 (Skype).

[hedgerh]

Thanks for the reply. Skype was already set to use alternative ports by default. Our Homegroup Provider and Windows Media Sharing seem to be using port 80, so I guess I will look into how to change the ports that they use.