apache wont working

[Priyank]

This is what it looks when I start.


11:34:56 AM [Apache] Attempting to start Apache app...
11:34:57 AM [Apache] Status change detected: running
11:34:59 AM [Apache] Status change detected: stopped
11:34:59 AM [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
11:34:59 AM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
11:34:59 AM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
11:34:59 AM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
11:34:59 AM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
11:34:59 AM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
11:34:59 AM [Apache] entire log window on the forums

ANd it says httpd.exe error and some dll files not found on my computer! plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help

[bradclark1]

Your port is probably blocked. try changing it to 8080

[JJ_Tagy]

Your port is probably blocked. try changing it to 8080

This is a least preferred option. Better to find out what is blocking a port instead.

[bradclark1]

How do you do that?. I just found last night that mysql is hooked to 8080 so no it's not a good idea to change the port to that. Sorry for the crappy answer.

[JJ_Tagy]

How do you do that?. I just found last night that mysql is hooked to 8080 so no it's not a good idea to change the port to that. Sorry for the crappy answer.

Wow, that is definitely messed up. If I were you, I would start from scratch. Stop all Apache and MySQL programs/services and completely uninstall XAMPP ensuring to remove all files/folders associated. Once you are sure everything is gone, start with a clean installation and work one piece at a time. The Netstat button on your XAMPP control panel should become your friend.