XAMPP, Apache - Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly

zack mathews 2730 25 May 2016

I have just installed XAMPP, and when I am trying to start my Apache server in the XAMPP Control Panel, I got the following errors:

Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.

3:48:51 PM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,

3:48:51 PM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.

3:48:51 PM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check

3:48:51 PM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues

3:48:51 PM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this

3:48:51 PM [Apache] entire log window on the forums

Please help..How to fix it.

Ask by zack mathews

Updated 25 May 2016

Uttam Misra 25 May 2016 Accepted Answer

Here you go:

If Skype is installed on your machine, then follow following steps:

Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> Connection.

Disable the "Use port 80 and 443 for alternatives for incoming connections"

Sign Out and Close all Skype windows. Then restart your Apache Server.

Change the port of Apache Server , by default it is "80", you can change to "82"

same changes needed in config file "httpd.conf"

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