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Posted by Veronica Rivera
Veronica Rivera
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I installed Xampp and when I clicked to start Apache, I got an error message. What do I need to do?

I followed the instructions and when I clicked start Apache it came back with an error message.

Screenshot http://s27.postimg.org/kfvqgcx6b/apache_error.jpg

Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
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Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
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Hi Veronica,

If you are using the latest Skype, go to Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> connection. Disable the "Use port 80 and 443 for alternatives for incoming connections"

Sign Out and Close all Skype windows. Try restart your Apache again.

3 Answers

Mandeep Bhasin
Mandeep Bhasin
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Mandeep Bhasin
Mandeep Bhasin
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The Skype Option really worked for me here! IT seemed the easiest to do... =)

Warren Leyes
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Warren Leyes
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Warren Leyes
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Warren Leyes
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 31,767 Points

Though i know Hugo Paz did suggest best (IMO) answer alternatively if you want to leave skype as is or just some other methods for testing. you could always change the port for xampp's apache via [XAMPP Installation Folder]/apache/conf/httpd.conf search for string "Listen 80" change it to the port of your choosing also need to update the port listed at ServerName to match. or to check and troubleshoot you can once again navigate from command line to the path c:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe" (assuming a default install) and run httpd.exe -k start =, if the port is being used or any other issues it will tell you so instead of just failing without reason.

Veronica Rivera
Veronica Rivera
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Veronica Rivera
Veronica Rivera
32,599 Points

Thanks everyone for your help. I did some research on my own and found a somewhat different solution. I did not get to try Hugo's answer but from the forums I saw it seemed like the most common solution.

The way I resolved it was by going in to the command prompt on my computer and disabling all the applications that were using port 80, 443. I would suggest anyone that has Skype on their computer to try Hugo's solution first and if that fails, try going to the apache friends support forum and try some of the solutions there.

https://community.apachefriends.org/f/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=69784

Debby Beachy
Debby Beachy
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Debby Beachy
Debby Beachy
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The Skype was the best solution for me as XAMPP works perfectly. Skype still works great too, it's just using a different port. Thanks db