Why can't I start Apache in XAMPP?

Question

I can't start Apache in the XAMPP Control Panel. The OS which I'm currently using right now is Vista. Someone please tell me how to start Apache. Please do not tell me to use something other than XAMPP. I need to know what's the problem with it, so I can start doing my assignment now. Every time I try click on the start in the Apache's menu, an error shows up in the box below: "ERROR: Apache service not started." I've change the setting in the httpd file, but the same problem still occurs...

Answer 1

You should be able to see any errors that are being generated from Apache failing to start in the Event Viewer. Also make sure that nothing else is running on port 80 which would cause Apache to fail to start. You can test this using the following command:

Start>Run

type: cmd

Click OK



c:\> netstat -nao | find ":80"



If this statement doesn't return anything then nothing is listening on port 80 so that is not the problem.



Stephen Williamson, Server Engineer, http://www.HostMySite.com?utm_source=bb

Answer 2

I realise this is an old question, but here is a solution that worked for me.

If you have been working with asp.net sites using Microsoft's software, try shutting down the 'web deployment agent service:

In Windows 8, just search for 'services.msc', find 'Web Deployment Agent Service' in the list, and disable/stop it running.

More details here: http://www.blog.peipians.com/tag/web-deployment-agent-service/

Answer 3

How to Change the Apache Port in XAMPP Apache is not running from XAMPP Control Panel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5Ge4jV9eM8